Nadiya Bychkova, the Ukrainian-born Strictly Come Dancing professional, arrived at a luxurious launch of Neer, a new social networking app, at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. The 35-year-old wore a plunging red mini dress from Vanity Nap, paired with nude stiletto heels and a sleek updo. At the event, she spoke about her dating life, revealing she has stepped away from dating apps since her split from Kai Widdrington in June 2024.
Her ex, Kai Widdrington, has since moved on, publicly confirming his relationship with Chloe Wells, an executive assistant from Essex. The couple went Instagram official after meeting on a night out in west London, and Kai shared a close-up photo of the two looking into each other’s eyes. In the post, he captioned, “Happiness is underrated,” and tagged Wells. The update marked a shift from the couple’s earlier privacy struggles, and a friend told The Sun that they have kept the romance out of the spotlight while Kai focuses on his public-profile life and mental health. According to The Sun, they have kept their romance private as Kai navigates publicity around his past relationship with Nadiya, but are now set to make their debut red carpet appearance together. And in a sign of how well things are progressing, the couple are reportedly planning to move in together soon.
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Speaking at the Neer launch, Nadiya said, “I think it’s better that people have conversations with each other rather than just being on your phones swiping left and right. I know we have busy lives but it’s really important.” The remark underscored her preference for offline connections as she looks to move forward after the split.
Nadiya has remained single since their split, and the Neer event offered a window into her dating outlook. A friend of the dancer described the public discussion around Kai’s new romance as challenging but noted Chloe Wells is reportedly down-to-earth and not seeking the limelight. The launch, which centers on fostering meaningful, in-person connections among young people, provided a backdrop for Bychkova to reflect on the balance between public scrutiny and personal life. Representatives for Kai had no further comment when contacted by MailOnline.