Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya's future revealed as she breaks silence on fall

Nadiya Bychkova has broken her silence after falling on her back in a horror fall during Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. The Strictly professional was rushed to hospital yesterday during rehearsals, The Mirror exclusively revealed.

The star was training in north London on Tuesday lunchtime when she was left in agony after injuring herself, with an ambulance being called. An insider told us: "It looked pretty nasty and no-one was taking any chances. The Strictly crew rushed into action and she was stretchered out," with a source close to Strictly adding that rehearsals continued.

"As a precaution, following a fall during rehearsals, Nadiya was taken to hospital for checks and is receiving full support from medical and welfare teams. Rehearsals continue and the Strictly team are in close contact with Nadiya," the source said. It comes after a Strictly Come Dancing star pulled out of the show as he made a career announcement.

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Nadiya has now broken her silence following the horror fall and explained how "scary" it had all been. Fans had been worried about whether she could continue in the competition, which kicks off in a matter of weeks.

She wrote on social media: "Well… where do I start? What a 24 hours! Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok. I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back.

"I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me. The staff at the hospital were so kind and caring. I’m smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home."

Giving an update, she added: "I’ve got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I’ll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV. I can’t wait for you to see it. Keep dancing!"

Her fellow Strictly stars rushed to wish her well, with judge Motsi Mabuse sharing: "My heart dropped when I heard! So grateful you’re okay. Take all the time you need, we need you shining and sparkling on that floor soon! Sending you all my love." Nancy Xu also posted a strong of purple hearts whilst Zoe Ball shared: "Sending healing love N."

Dan Walker, who was partnered with Nadiya in a previous series, wrote: "Glad to hear you’re ok partner."

Nadiya horrified Strictly fans when they learned of her fall - but it looks like she will be ok and will be able to dance this series.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 12:37pm on Tuesday 12 August to reports of an incident at Regent’s Park Road, NW1. We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and treated one person before taking them to hospital".

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