Dan Walker treated his Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Nadiya Bychkova to a very special Christmas gift.
The touching offering left Strictly professional Nadia overcome with emotions as she received the present from her dance partner after they struck up a friendship working together on the show.
Dan, 44, uploaded an image to his Instagram of Nadiya holding the personalised gift and beaming with delight.
The present was a portrait featuring a representation of Dan and Nadiya dancing with all of the things she ‘loves’ about Sheffield interspersed around them.
Nadiya relocated to Sheffield to aid with Dan’s training for Strictly – and the dedication clearly paid off with them making it all the way to the quarter-finals.
(Image: Nadiya Bychkova/Instagram)
Dan and his wife Sarah and their three children aged 14, 12, and 10 all live in the city.
Nadiya previously told Claudia Winkleman: “I’m absolutely in love with Sheffield. I think it’s amazing.
“I’m almost part of Dan’s family now. We have some amazing curry nights when I’m in Sheffield.”
(Image: Nadiya Bychkova/Instagram)
Sharing his thoughtful gift to Instagram Dan wrote: “Lots of people have asked me if I got my Professional Partner @nadiyabychkova a present for the end of #Strictly and or Christmas.
“The answer is ‘yes’ and this was it… a gorgeous commission from the brilliant Sheffield artist @alanpenningtonart.
“He’s managed to capture all the things which made Strictly so special this year and all the things Nadiya loved about Sheffield. Thanks Alan and Merry Christmas partner.”
(Image: Nadiya Bychkova/Instagram)
Nadiya then replied: “Partner, you are THE BEST. It’s a perfect gift. THANK YOU so much! Merry Christmas partner you to and your beautiful family.”
The Ukranian star was seen sobbing in a taxi after being voted off just short of the semi-finals.
At the time she explained: “They were happy tears because I’d had a great year. It’s always emotional because you put in so much of your time and energy but it’s all very positive. I made a great friend. It feels like we’ll stay friends for life.
(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
“Dan is probably one of the kindest people on this planet. He is very caring and always looking after other people. He is selfless and a gentleman.”
Nadiya shares a daughter with her Slovenian footballer partner Matija Skarabot.
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