Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin pulls out of upcoming live tour dates after testing positive for Covid

Nikita Kuzmin has tested positive for coronavirus (Picture: BBC / Guy Levy)

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has revealed he is having to miss some of the live tour after testing positive for coronavirus.

The dancer took to Instagram to share a snap of him with partner Tilly Ramsay as he confirmed the news.

He wrote: ‘So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19.

‘Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast. Will be back as soon as I can :).’

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