STRICTLY star Nadiya Bychkova has been rushed to hospital today in an ambulance after an incident during rehearsals.
The Mirror reports that the stunning pro, 35, suffered a fall and was taken to A&E after 999 was called.
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An insider told the publication: “It looked pretty nasty and no-one was taking any chances. The Strictly crew rushed into action and she was stretchered out.”
A source close to the show added: "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."
It's currently unclear when Nadiya will return to rehearsals but it is believed she has been discharged from hospital after undergoing tests and is recuperating at home.
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".
A rep for the show, when contacted by The Sun, said: "We don’t comment on personal medical matters."
Nadiya's hospital dash comes as the BBC juggernaut has announced its first string of confirmed stars for the new series.
Star-studded line-up so far
The first name announced yesterday (Monday) was Gladiators hunk Nitro, aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
He competed in the Christmas special and impressed bosses.
Three more names were then confirmed on The One Show.
YouTube star reveals he's sixth celeb to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 series
Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who and ER actress Alex Kingston and former pro footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink all made an appearance on the teatime staple.
Earlier today, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki on the hit BBC soap, was revealed as part of the exciting line-up.
And this evening, YouTube star George Clarke became the latest confirmed name.
The rest of the line-up will be confirmed in the coming days, with the series hitting screens in September.
Strictly 2025 rumoured line-up
The following stars are rumoured to be taking part in Strictly - plus scroll to see who has been confirmed
Angellica Bell: A familiar face on British television, Angellica is a seasoned TV presenter known for her work on shows like CBBC and The One Show. She's no stranger to reality TV, having recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
Paul C. Brunson: The charismatic relationship expert and matchmaker from Married At First Sight UK, Paul is known for his insightful advice and warm personality. Swapping the sofa for the samba, he's tipped to bring a touch of class and intelligence to the competition.
Vicky Pattison: A reality TV stalwart who first found fame on Geordie Shore, Vicky has successfully transitioned into a presenter and author. Having supported her friend Pete Wicks on the show last year, it seems she's ready to put on her own dancing shoes.
Ashley Cain: Former footballer and reality TV star from Ex on the Beach, Ashley has more recently become known for his incredible charity work and campaigning.
Stacey Solomon: Known for her down-to-earth charm and successful BBC shows like Sort Your Life Out, fans are eager to see if she can translate her infectious energy to the ballroom.
Georgia Toffolo: Best known as "Toff" from Made in Chelsea and for winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2017, Georgia is a seasoned reality TV star.
Thomas Skinner: The lively entrepreneur who became a fan favourite on The Apprentice in 2019, Thomas is known for his larger-than-life personality and catchphrase "Bosh!". Despite admitting to no dancing experience, he's reportedly "up for giving it his best shot."
Tom Parker Bowles: The renowned food writer and critic, and son of Queen Camilla, is a surprising but intriguing name on the rumour list. A regular on MasterChef, it remains to be seen if his culinary precision translates to ballroom finesse.
Sir Mo Farah: The legendary Olympic long-distance runner is considered a national treasure.
Balvinder Sopal: The talented actress known for her role as Suki Panesar in EastEnders, Balvinder would follow a long line of successful soap stars on Strictly.
Jake Brown: The winner of The Traitors series three, Jake's name has emerged as a potential contestant.
Stefan Dennis: The actor, 66, has played six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985 and now the soap is coming to an end, his schedule is clear.
Confirmed Strictly 2025 stars:
Balvinder Sopal - The soap star is the latest EastEnders cast member to sign up to the show. The actress is known for playing Walford matriarch Suki Panesar.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The former Premier League football striker, famous for his time at Leeds and Chelsea, is another sporting name being linked.
Alex Kingston - Actress Alex has joined the line-up and his hoping to emulate the success of her friend Sarah Hadland last year. She is best known for shows like Doctor Who, EastEnders and ER.
Dani Dyer: Rising to fame as the winner of Love Island in 2018, Dani has remained in the public eye with various TV appearances. The daughter of actor Danny Dyer, she's reportedly agreed to take part.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: Known as "Nitro" from the BBC's Gladiators reboot and a former Team GB sprinter, Harry has already shown off some moves on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.
