Nadiya was flooded with support as she made a huge announcement (Image: BBC)
star Nadiya Bychkova has been flooded with support from her co-stars as she announced a new venture for next year.
After missing out on having a professional partner last year, the dancer was paired with Olympian during the 2024 series. However, the couple were eliminated in the first week.
Now, the Ukrainian performer is looking ahead to next year as she is teaming up with boyband The Overtones for a new touring stage project.
Accompanied by a poster for ‘Jukebox Idols’, the announcement stated: “Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova and multi-platinum selling vocal group The Overtones announce their brand-new 2025 tour, Jukebox Idols!
“From the producers of the smash West End show ‘Rip It Up the 60s’, come and celebrate the hits with the ultimate song and dance party!”
Strictly’s couldn’t contain her enthusiasm, exclaiming: “Go on darling,” while posted: “Amazing.”
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Nadiya is teaming up with boyband The Overtones for a new touring stage project (Image: The TBC Group)
Alexandra Burke, singer and former finalist, exclaimed: “Everything!!!!!!”
Dan Walker, who was partnered with Nadiya in 2021, chimed in with: “What a combo! Looks like fun partner.”
The announcement clearly struck a chord with fans of both Nadiya and The Overtones, sparking an outpour of messages brimming with anticipation. One wrote: “This is gonna be INCREDIBLE.”
Another agreed: “Can’t wait! Should be exciting,” as someone else echoed: “This is going to be epic! My 2 favourite things ever.”
Produced by the creative minds behind the West End sensation Rip It Up 60s, the Jukebox Idols tour is slated to entertain audiences across 31 dates with its breath-taking display of non-stop dance routines set to timeless hits from jukebox legends throughout the decades.
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Nadiya and The Overtones will headline the event alongside a spectacular crew of dancers while they glide through a vibrant selection of pop’s most iconic tunes, ranging from Nat King Cole to Elvis, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, all the way to modern superstars like Take That and Bruno Mars.
Nadiya and the band will perform in locations across the UK next June and July, including London’s Adelphi and Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, with .
“This is going to be amazing!” Nadiya said of her new role. “I am so excited to be touring Jukebox Idols next summer with The Overtones. They are the best vocal harmony group in the UK and it’s going to be wonderful sharing the stage with them.
“The entire cast is at the top of their game so the show is going to be a perfect fusion of song and dance. We can’t wait for you to see it.”