Nikita Kuzmin (Part One)

About this episode

Emily and Ray stroll with Nikita Kuzmin, discussing his dance journey and experiences on Strictly Come Dancing.

This week Emily and Ray take a South London stroll with Strictly Come Dancing favourite Nikita Kuzmin , joined by his adorable Chihuahua, Mabel. Nikita chats to Emily about his journey from growing up in Ukraine to moving to Italy as a child to pursue dance with his sister, and the moment his life changed when he got the call to join Strictly . They also talk about his partnerships on the show, including his much-loved routines with Layton Williams and Amber Davies , and how he’s navigated the sudden attention that comes with it. On the walk, it quickly becomes clear just how popular Nikita is, with fans stopping to say hello throughout. Ray, meanwhile, receives exactly one comment, from a child who thought he looked like a cloth. Nikita also shares his excitement about his brand new live dance show Supernova , which is touring the UK throughout June and July. Tickets and dates are available at https://nikitasupernova.uk . It’s a warm, open and genuinely charming conversation with someone who clearly loves what he does but keeps his feet firmly on the ground (apart from when dancing), even if he’d prefer not to be called famous. Follow Emily: Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Dean

Guest: Nikita Kuzmin

Topics covered

• dance
• celebrity
• personal journey
• pets
• live performance

Keywords

• Nikita Kuzmin
• Strictly Come Dancing
• dance
• Supernova
• Chihuahua

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Supernova

Places: Ukraine, Italy

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