Nancy Xu, a Strictly Come Dancing star, has made a statement following the announcement that she won’t be starring alongside a famous person on the BBC show this year. She shared a message this week.
Professional dancer Nancy Xu has spoken out about not having a celebrity partner on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the first live show. It comes after this year’s couples were unveiled to viewers just days ago.
It was revealed in the pre-recorded launch, which aired on Saturday, that several pros haven’t been matched with a celebrity. They include Nancy, 34, as well as Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas and Neil Jones. Weeks prior, Gorka Márquez had shared that he wouldn’t have a partner.
Following the news of the pairings, it was reported that Nancy had been left “upset” by the situation. She’s since shared her thoughts in a video message to fans ahead of the live shows, which are scheduled to start this weekend.
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Nancy shared a video on Instagram tonight. It began with clips of her being asked if she was “okay” by co-stars. She was seen saying “yeah” and smiling in response to the concerns in the skit before looking downcast each time.
Then, in a message to viewers, Nancy expressed gratitude for the support she has received recently. She acknowledged that she initially was disappointed but that she still felt like a “family” to fans because of her.
Thank you so much for the kind, loving, and encouraging messages I’ve received recently, Nancy said. I’m fine. I’m fine. I don’t have a dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing this year, as you all know by now.
She said: “In the very beginning, when I just received the messages, it [did] upset me and [I] felt disappointed.” Nancy, who joined the BBC show in 2019, said about having moved to the UK from China: “All I wanted is to achieve my dream.”
Nancy continued, “Strictly has given me such a large platform to showcase my talents and skills. I’m good because I’m still a member of the Strictly family, despite the fact that I thought this year was left out.
In the message shared this week, she continued, “This year you might hear my voice more than ever because I will give my full energy to help all my Strictly family.” I’ll be cheering for them wherever they go. Nancy made a joke about her involvement with It Takes Two and Morning Live, not least of which will still be a part of the group.
Nancy claimed that fans’ messages “mean the world” to her before claiming that she was “sending them all of her love.” She said, “Please keep yourself warm because it’s getting cold.” Keep dancing, please!
In the caption that accompanied the video, Nancy wrote in the post: “Thank you all for all your love, kind and supportive messages in the past few days! It has meant a world.”
She was met with support from fans and colleagues in the comments section. Michelle wrote: “We love you and I’m here for you my girl! We’ve got each other.” Amy Dowden said: “You are superstar, a beautiful dancer and so loved.”
Vito Coppola wrote: “We love you Xu and I am sure all your dreams will come true. You are never alone, we are always together. Thank you for supporting us and for being the rarest friend that everyone would want in their life, I consider myself lucky to have you in mine. See you soon Xuuuu)))))).” Whilst Kai Widdrington said: “Your star will always shine bright beautiful Nancy.”
For the first time in five years, Nancy hasn’t had a partner on the main series. However, she’s only ever seen again with another celebrity from a Christmas special because her partners from the previous two have both made it to the main show with other actors in the process.
Nancy was a runner-up in last year’s special with Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who is now competing with Karen Hauer on the main series this year. Similarly, Nancy won the Christmas special in 2023 with former EastEnders cast member Jamie Borthwick, but he was then partnered with Michelle when he competed on Strictly last year.
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