Strictly’s Dan Walker and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova head out for dinner in Manchester

Strictly’s Dan Walker and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova look in good spirits as they head out for dinner in Manchester


Dan Walker looked in good spirits as he stepped out for dinner with his Strictly dance partner Nadiya Bychkova on Monday evening. 

The TV journalist, 44, looked casual in a navy blue ensemble consisting of a hoodie and slacks as he took a break from training with the pro. 

Nadiya, meanwhile, looked effortlessly glamorous as she wore a checked mini dress with a black coat thrown over the top. 

Happy: Dan Walker, 44, looked in good spirits as he stepped out for dinner with his Strictly dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, 32, on Monday evening

Dan opted for white trainers as he stepped into the eatery, while his dance partner chose black knee high boots. 

Nadiya’s blonde locks were swept back into a chic pony tail with her fringe falling around her face. 

Last week on the dance competition, the delighted pair earned their highest score yet with 28 points.

The pair, who were dancing the Viennese Waltz, impressed the judges with the dance to Billy Joel’s She’s Always A Woman. 

Fashionable: The TV journalist looked casual in a navy blue ensemble consisting of a hoodie and slacks while Nadiya opted for a mini dress and knee high boots

Fashionable: The TV journalist looked casual in a navy blue ensemble consisting of a hoodie and slacks while Nadiya opted for a mini dress and knee high boots 

Dan dedicated the emotive movement to his wife Sarah, who was sitting in the audience of the live show on Saturday. 

He admitted the song is one of the pair’s favourites and is a warming reminder of when he and Sarah first met at Sheffield University when they were both students.  

After his stand out performance the star proudly spoke about the love of his life leaving fans emotional at his response.

Adorable: The outing comes after he emotionally dedicated his rendition of the Viennese Waltz to his wife Sarah during Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured on Saturday)

Adorable: The outing comes after he emotionally dedicated his rendition of the Viennese Waltz to his wife Sarah during Saturday night’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured on Saturday)

He told host Claudia Winkleman, ‘I’m going to gush over her for a moment. She is one of those people the you know her the more you love her. And I’ve loved her for over half of my life.’  

The camera then panned to Sarah, with Dan adding: ‘There she is, she’s such a special person and I love her to bits. I hope she enjoyed that because we really loved that.’

Nadiya also gushed over Sarah and her partner Dan because she could feel ‘free to dance’.

Those watching at home soon commented on the adorable moment, which left them very emotional indeed.

Talented: The heartfelt performance which was the show's opener earned Dan his highest score yet a whopping 28 points (pictured on Saturday)

Talented: The heartfelt performance which was the show’s opener earned Dan his highest score yet a whopping 28 points (pictured on Saturday)

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