STRICTLY’S Kai Widdrington broke his silence on not receiving a celebrity partner and admitted he was unhappy about it.
The 29-year-old professional dancer won’t be competing in this year’s Strictly but will participate in group routines.
Kai has now spoken out about not having a celebrity partner and, therefore, not being able to compete.
He told the Daily Star: “Everyone wants to get a celebrity.
“Unfortunately it wasn’t my time this series. Two boys couldn’t have one this series and sadly I am one of them.
“Some of us don’t get partners and that’s the way it is.
“Let’s see what happens next year. Hopefully I’ll get one then.”
Fans vented on social media after finding out Kai wouldn’t be competing.
One user wrote: “Gutted Kai isn’t getting a partner this year. He’s an absolutely sweetheart and surely is a great ambassador for #Strictly after the recent controversies”.
Whilst another added: “No way!! Kai is one of the best and a true gent; I think the Strictly shine is tarnishing before our eyes!”.
Although Kai hasn’t secured a spot as a dancer this series, the star is still excited about what fans can expect.
He said: “The line-up of celebs this year is amazing. It is going to be a fantastic series, as it always is excited for what viewers have to come.
“We have been filming a lot of the group routines. There are some amazing ones.
“We have worked really hard through the summer to get them ready for the series. One of the ones I feature in is very funny.”
The new Strictly series kicks off this weekend on BBC One.
Earlier this week, Kai had to be kept apart from his ex and co-star Nadiya Bychkova at the National Television Awards.
The former Strictly Come Dancing golden couple ended their two-year relationship in July.
The dance professionals were seen walking the red carpet separately- as mother-of-one Nadiya, 35 posed up a storm in a pink ruffled dress with a long train.
It was noted that Kai arrived later, and remained distant from the Strictly crowd, accompanied by his DJ friend Tyler West.
An onlooker told the Mail: “When the pair got inside the O2 they gave each other a very wide berth.
“Organisers had ensured there would be no awkward camera shots by keeping the frosty pair apart from each other.”
