Dan Walker and Nadiya Bychkova have reportedly formed a showbusiness production company together, three years after appearing as dance partners on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Daily Mail and The Sun reported that the pair are directors of a company called Butterfly Entertainment, which was set up last month with a stated business in the production and programming of motion pictures and television and in the performing arts. The reports say only Walker and Bychkova are listed as directors and that they hold equal shares in the firm.

Walker, a presenter and news anchor currently at Channel 5, and Bychkova, a Ukrainian professional dancer, first partnered on Strictly in 2021 and reached the quarterfinals. Media outlets have noted that the pair have remained in contact since their series together, frequently appearing in photographs together and attending the same events.

A source quoted by The Sun told the paper the two formed a “genuine bond on the show and have maintained a relationship ever since, albeit a relatively low‑key one.” The Daily Mail reported that Walker supported Bychkova on tour in March, conducting an on‑stage interview during “A Special Evening with Nadiya” at Sheffield and Barnsley shows, and that the pair have collaborated on promotional shoots and met in London to discuss projects.

Neither Walker nor Bychkova has issued a public statement to confirm the company formation, and representatives for both did not immediately respond to requests for comment through social media and their professional channels.

Bychkova is a mother of one and has been publicly linked to previous relationships. Media reports note she split from fellow dancer Kai Widdrington last year and was earlier engaged to Matija Škarabot, the father of her daughter. Walker has been married to his wife, Sarah, since they met at Sheffield University; the couple have three children and have generally kept their family life out of the public eye.

Coverage of the pair’s post‑Strictly relationship has drawn attention in tabloid and entertainment reporting, which has documented shared appearances, social media interactions and professional collaborations. Those reports describe the new company as focused on television and film projects and performing arts work, reflecting both individuals’ experience and public profiles in broadcasting and dance.

Butterfly Entertainment’s formation, as reported, follows a pattern of Strictly alumni moving into production and live events after appearing on the series. Several former contestants and professional dancers have launched production ventures, tours and branded content in recent years, leveraging television exposure into commercial projects across stage and screen.

Any filings with the Companies House registry or other corporate records that confirm directorships, shareholdings and the company’s stated activities have not been independently cited in the initial reports. Journalists and industry observers will likely watch for formal announcements and filings that would provide definitive confirmation of the company’s ownership structure and planned projects.

For now, the reported creation of Butterfly Entertainment represents the latest example of post‑Strictly professional ventures among alumni of the series, and adds a business collaboration to the public record of Walker and Bychkova’s ongoing working relationship and friendship.