On Monday, Strictly Come Dancing bosses unveiled four new professional dancers who are set to send temperatures soaring on the dancefloor.
A look at the Instagram pages of Jowita Przystal, 26, Nikita Kuzmin, 23, Kai Widdrington, 25, and Cameron Lombard, 20, prove fans are in for a treat when it comes to this set of toned and stunning movers and shakers.
The line-up of pros was left thinner for this year after Anton Du Beke, 54, stepped into a judging role and Janette Manrara, 37, left in order to host the spin-off show – however the four newbies are ready to fill in.
Leading the way is Jowita, who swaps the dancefloor for sandy shores when she snaps her sizzling bikini shots, while Nikita’s Instagram is a hotbed of racy shots and Kai’s a series of hilarious TikToks.
So who are the new pros?
Welcome! Jowita Przystal, 26, Nikita Kuzmin, 23, Kai Widdrington, 25, and Cameron Lombard, 20, are set to take to the floor on the next series of the show
Stunner: Jowita Przytal makes a habit of showing off her figure for all to see on social media.
JOWITA PRZYTAL
Polish Open Latin Champion 2014 and winner of BBC One’s The Greatest Dancer 2020, Jowita Przystal started ballroom dancing at the age of 12 and is a Polish Open Latin Champion.
She boasts an eye-popping 18.5k followers on the photosharing site and also has a separate Instagram with her dance partner and boyfriend Michael Danilczuk
In 2015 she ended her competitive Ballroom and Latin career to join the cast of touring dance company, Burn The Floor where she stayed for four years before moving to the UK in 2019.
Under the mentorship of Strictly Champion, Oti Mabuse, Jowita won the BBC’s The Greatest Dancer in 2020, and the prize of performing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Newcomer Jowita was left lost for words when asked how she felt about being cast in the latest series of the dance competition. She said: ‘This is my biggest dream come true. No words can describe how I feel right now.
‘I’m still pinching myself to check if this is real but I am beyond excited to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing family and I can’t wait to give all of my heart and soul on that dance floor!’
Sure to bring heat to the floor, Jowita makes a habit of showing off her figure for all to see on social media.
She boasts an eye-popping 18.5k followers on the photosharing site and also has a separate Instagram with her dance partner and boyfriend Michael Danilczuk.
Fabulous Four: Polish Open Latin Champion 2014 and winner of BBC One’s The Greatest Dancer 2020, Jowita started ballroom dancing at the age of 12 and is a Polish Open Latin Champion
Talented! Under the mentorship of Strictly Champion, Oti Mabuse, Jowita won the BBC’s The Greatest Dancer in 2020, and the prize of performing on Strictly Come Dancing (pictured with dance partner Michael Danilczuk)
Excited! All four newcomers – including Jowita – shared the news with their Instagram followers
NIKITA KUZMIN
Six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy professional Nikita Kuzmin, 23, has also signed up for the latest series of the hit dance show.
Nikita Kuzmin’s sexy Instagram snaps have scored him 14.1k followers – a number which is no doubt set to soar once he graces screens every week
Nikita was born in Ukraine and lived there until he was 9 years old when his family moved to Italy, where he then lived for 9 years, to support his sister’s dancing career.
In 2020 Nikita was a professional dancer on Let’s Dance, Germany’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Nikita, who started dancing aged 4, said of joining Strictly in the UK: ‘I’ve always been amazed by the magic Strictly Come Dancing brings. No matter what country I have found myself living in, I’ve never missed a chance to watch it.
‘And joining it as a professional dancer is my big chance to make some magic on the most famous dance floor. I can’t wait to give it my all!’
Nikita’s sexy Instagram snaps have scored him 14.1k followers – a number which is no doubt set to soar once he graces screens every week.
Clearly a fan of travel, the dancer litters his social media channels with images taken in idyllic locations complete with blue seas and skies.
Wow: Clearly a fan of travel, the dancer litters his social media channels with images taken in idyllic locations complete with blue seas and skies (pictured in July last year)
New dancer: Six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy Nikita, 23, (pictured) has also signed up for the latest series of the hit dance show
Ahem! Nikita looked hunky in one of his many snaps
From Germany to the UK: In 2020 Nikita was a professional dancer on Let’s Dance, Germany’s version of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured with celebrity partner Sabrina Setlur in 2020)
CAMERON LOMBARD
Looking to earn another dancing crown, reigning South African Latin Champion Cameron Lombard has been named by the BBC as one of the new Strictly professionals.
Cameron has won eighteen national titles across Ballroom and Latin during his decorated dance career. He started competing aged 6, and within a year he was already winning local and regional competitions.
In 2012 he was a finalist on South Africa’s Got Talent and in 2019 he represented South Africa at the World Championships.
Of joining Strictly, Cameron said: ‘Thank you Strictly Come Dancing for this life changing opportunity. Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands. I am excited beyond imagination and looking forward to leaving my mark on the dance floor!’
Clearly happy about his relocation to the UK, Cameron has been sharing a slew of snaps showing his London arrival with his 5,761 Instagram followers.
As well as sharing an image from Cape Town International Airport with the caption: ‘Certified London Boy’ last month, he also embarked on a sightseeing tour starting with a trip to Buckingham Palace.
He’s landed! Clearly happy about his relocation to the UK, Cameron has been sharing a slew of snaps showing his London arrival with his 5,761 Instagram followers
Taking to a new stage: Reigning South African Latin Champion Cameron, 20, (pictured) has also been named as a new professional dancer on the show
KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kai Widdrington – who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 aged 16 and made it to the final – has also been confirmed as a new Strictly professional.
Excited: Kai Widdrington, 25, (pictured) is among the four new dancers to join the show, and was the World Junior Latin American Champion in 2010
He has previously worked as a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars Ireland, since its first series in 2017. He finished twice as Runner-up on the show in 2018 and 2020.
Kai was all set to follow in his dads footsteps by becoming a professional footballer, but aged 9 decided to take up dancing instead and by the time he was 14, he became the 2010 World Junior Latin-American champion.
Speaking about being cast in the upcoming series, Kai said: ‘This is my childhood dream come true. Watching Strictly from the very first series as a young boy from Southampton and now 18 years later, to be a professional dancer on the show is the most amazing feeling and the biggest accomplishment of my career.
‘I can’t wait to step onto the Strictly floor and experience the exciting times that lie ahead.’
Kai is quite the Instagram sensation having scored a whopping 29.8k followers during his time in the spotlight.
His friendship with current pro Giovanni Fletcher has fans in giggles, after they recreated a scenes from Frozen on TikTok in lockdown – much to fans and followers’ delight.
Ha! His friendship with current pro Giovanni Fletcher has fans in giggles, after they recreated a scenes from Frozen on TikTok in lockdown – much to fans and followers’ delight
Belting it out: Kai was seen whipping out some dance moves alongside veteran star Giovanni in another post
Blast from the past: Kai – who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 aged 16 and made it to the final – has also been confirmed as a new Strictly professional (Pictured with Natalia Jeved)
The four new dancers join the existing line-up of professionals which includes: Aljaž Škorjanec, Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Johannes Radebe, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Nancy Xu, Neil Jones, and Oti Mabuse.
Their new colleagues were quick to share their congratulations with the four new additions, commenting beneath the official Strictly social media announcement.
In June, it was revealed that the show’s longest-serving pro Anton Du Beke would step into Bruno Tonioli’s shoes to act as judge alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood.
The BBC confirmed Anton would make the step up to a judging seat this year for the entire series following a successful two-week stint as a panellist last year.
He will replace Bruno, who will not be able to take part in the 19th series due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Around the same time, Janette Manrara, 37, also announced that she’d quit as a professional dancer on Strictly after eight years in order to be Zoe Ball’s replacement on It Takes Two.
The Cuban-American dancer will join co-host Rylan Clark-Neal on the BBC2 spin-off show on weeknights, during Strictly’s upcoming series.
Strictly Come Dancing returns for its 19th series this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Departed: The Strictly line-up was left thinner for this year after Anton Du Beke (left) stepped into a judging role and Janette Manrara (right) decided to leave the show
Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Who are the pros?
ALJAŽ ŠKORJANEC
Joined the show: Series 11 (2013)
Celebrity Partners include: Alison Hammond, Helen George, Daisy Lowe, Viscountess Emma Weymouth and Clara Amfo
Best Result: Won with Abbey Clancy in 2013
AMY DOWDEN
Joined the show: Series 15 (2017)
Celebrity Partners: Brian Conley, Danny John-Jules, Karim Zeroual and JJ Chalmers
Best Result: 2nd Place with Karim Zeroual in 2019
ANTON DU BEKE
Joined the show: Series 1 (2004)
Celebrity Partners include: Ann Widdecombe, Nancy Dell’Olio, Judy Murray, Ruth Langsford and Jacqui Smith
Best result: 2nd Place with Emma Barton in 2019
DIANNE BUSWELL
Joined the show: Series 15 (2017)
Celebrity Partners: Rev Richard Coles, Joe Sugg, Max George and Dev Griffin
Best Result: 2nd Place with Joe Sugg in 2018
GIOVANNI PERNICE
Joined the show: Series 13 (2015)
Celebrity Partners: Georgia May Foote, Laura Whitmore Debbie McGee, Faye Tozer, Michelle Visage and Ranvir Singh
Best Results: 2nd Place with Georgia May Foote (2015), Debbie McGee (2017) and Faye Tozer (2018)
GORKA MARQUEZ
Joined the show: Series 14 (2016)
Celebrity Partners: Tameka Empson, Alexandra Burke, Katie Piper and Maisie Smith
Best Result: 2nd Place With Alexandra Burke in 2017, he also made the final with Maisie in 2020
GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Joined the show: Series 16 (2018)
Celebrity Partners: Vick Hope
Best Result: 12th Place with Vick Hope in 2018
JANETTE MANRARA
Joined the show: Series 11 (2013)
Celebrity Partners Include: Jake Wood, Peter Andre, HRVY and Aston Merrygold
Best Result: Making the final with HRVY in the 2020 series
NIKITA KUMZIN
Joined the show: Series 19 (2021)
Celebrity Partner: TBC
Best Result: TBC
CAMERON LOMBARD
Joined the show: Series 19 (2021)
Celebrity Partner: TBC
Best Result: TBC
JOHANNES RADEBE
Joined the show: Series 16 (2018)
Celebrity Partners: Catherine Tyldesley and Caroline Quentin
Best Result: 8th place with Caroline in 2020
KAREN HAUER
Joined the show: Series 10 (2012)
Celebrity Partners: Nicky Byrne, Mark Wright, Simon Rimmer, Charles Venn, Chris Ramsey and Jamie Laing
Best Results: Making the final with Jamie on the 2020 series
KATYA JONES
Joined the show: Series 14 (2016)
Celebrity Partners include: Ed Balls, Seann Walsh, Mike Bushell and Nicola Adams
Best Result: Won with Joe McFadden in 2017
LUBA MUSHTUK
Joined the show: Series 16 (2018)
Celebrity Partner: James Cracknell and Jason Bell
Best Result: 11th place with Jason Bell in 2020
NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Joined the show: Series 15 (2017)
Celebrity Partners: Davood Ghadami, Lee Ryan and David James
Best Result: 6th Place with Davood Ghadami in 2017
NANCY XU
Joined the show: Series 17 (2019)
Celebrity Partner: TBC
Best Result: TBC
NEIL JONES
Joined the show: Series 14 (2016)
Celebrity Partner: Alex Scott
Best Result: 5th Place with Alex Scott in 2019
OTI MABUSE
Joined the show: Series 13 (2015)
Celebrity Partners: Danny Mac, Anthony Ogogo, Graeme Swann, Jonnie Peacock, Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey
Best Result: Won with Kelvin in 2019 and was crowned the champion in 2020 with Bill
JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Joined the show: Series 19 (2021)
Celebrity Partner: TBC
Best Result: TBC
KAI WIDDRINGTON
Joined the show: Series 19 (2021)
Celebrity Partner: TBC
Best Result: TBC