STRICTLY pro Nadiya Bychkova is in advanced talks for this year’s I’m A Celeb — weeks after being axed from the dance show.
The 36-year-old Ukrainian is said to top ITV execs’ wish list for the Australian jungle tasks.
A telly insider said: “Nadiya has always been on the radar but has been unable to take part because of her commitment to Strictly. Now she’s a free agent, the offers have been coming in thick and fast.
“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.”
The Sun revealed Nadiya had been cut from BBC’s scandal-hit Strictly amid a major shake-up.
A source said at the time: “Nadiya is distraught. It broke her heart.”
Nadiya said on Instagram she would “focus on new projects” and spend time with the ten-year-old daughter she shares with ex-fiance, Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot.
Nadiya has since been given the chance to return as a choreographer but is yet to decide.
She joined Strictly in 2017 and was partnered with EastEnders star Davood Ghadami. Later partners included Matt Goss, Dan Walker and Lee Ryan — yet she never lifted the Glitterball trophy.
She dated fellow pro Kai Waddington for two years until 2024, but is believed to currently be single.
Long-running pro dancers Gorka Marquez, 35, and Luba Mushtuk, 36, have also been cut as well as relative newcomer Michelle Tsiakkas, 30.
The show has been hit by a scandals including claims of drugs and abusive behaviour — though none of those axed have been blamed.
Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman left in December, and producers want a “fresh start” with new hosts Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
ITV said no I’m A Celeb casting decisions have yet been made.
