Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova could be setting her sights on her first stint of reality TV since she was axed from the BBC series.
According to sources, the double world champion is set to hang up her dancing shoes and turn to the world of snakes and spiders.
There have reportedly been advanced discussions with the dancer to join the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Ms Bychkova was let go from Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year after nine years, with ITV executives jumping at the chance to sign her now that she is free from the commitment.
The dancer was paired with the EastEnders actor for her first year on the show
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She was one of five professionals, including Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas, to be axed from the show.
During her time on Strictly, she was paired with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami when she joined in 2017.
Due to her contract and commitment during her time on Strictly, Ms Bychkova has never been able to consider taking part in the show.
However, an insider told The Sun that now she is a “free agent, the offers have been coming in thick and fast.”
The insider added: "She's had a number of chats about doing the jungle. Bosses are so impressed with her, it's even been suggested she turns down other shows."
ITV executives are said to be particularly eager to secure the dancer for the forthcoming series, with the jungle show set to return in just a few months.
A representative for Ms Bychkova declined to comment when contacted by GB News.
When the news of her departure from Strictly Come Dancing first broke, she took to her Instagram account to issue an emotional statement.
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Alongside an image of her dancing, she penned: "After nine wonderful years, this part of my journey with Strictly Come Dancing is evolving.”
The Ukrainian-born dancer expressed gratitude to viewers who had supported her throughout her tenure, thanking those "who have voted, shouted, supported, celebrated and cheered during every series."
She also acknowledged her celebrity partners, fellow professionals, judges and production team for their support during her time on the show.
In her statement, Ms Bychkova reflected on the personal transformation she experienced during her Strictly tenure, saying she had "grown, not only professionally, but personally and creatively."
Ms Bychkova was paired with the rugby legend for her final season on the show
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"Strictly has allowed me to discover new sides of myself, develop new skills, and evolve as an artist in ways I will always be grateful for.”
Looking ahead, Ms Bychkova said she was "excited to have time to focus on new projects, and to spend more precious time with my beautiful daughter. Life feels full of possibilities.”
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