BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington told 'it's crazy' as he sends message amid first live show
Kai Widdriongton has been flooded with messages from fans as he shared a post about Strictly Come Dancing officially being back with the first live show.
Fans of the BBC One dance contest were thrilled when the show returned with its pre-recorded launch show last weekend. 0But it's this Saturday (September 21) that viewers will see all 15 of the new Strictly couples perform together for the first time.
They will perform for the judges' comments and scores and scores but they won't receive votes from fans just yet. And as Strictly viewers will know, Kai won't be competing this year after not being given a celebrity dance partner.
He wasn't alone as fellow pro dancer Lauren Oakley and Carlos Gu also missed out on being part of the main competition this year. However, they will still very much be part of the series - and the 'Strictly Family' - and will appear in various dancers throughout the upcoming season.
Ahead of the first live show, Kai took to social media for the first time to talk about this year's series. He shared a promo snap of himself all suited and booted ready for Strictly 2024 to get underway.
Alongside the beaming photo, the 29-year-old dancer wrote to his fans and followers: "Looking forward to another FABULOUS season of @bbcstrictly strictly this year - wishing all my fellow pros and their partners all the very best.. Can’t wait to take to the floor with some amazing music acts and group numbers. Keeeep dancing."
His fans and followers were quick to show him support but also couldn't help but mention their disappointment at hime not getting a celeb to dance with this year.
@hayleyp25 said: "Crazy you didn't get a partner this year!" @sarahwatt13 commented: "Gutted you don’t have a partner this year." @poohbearbrown wrote: "A gentleman and true professional as always. Look forward to watching you bring the dance floor to life as only you can."
@shelley_anne1960 posted: "I’m disappointed you don’t have a partner this year but I’m sure the group numbers will be spectacular." @joannagoody shared: "You look amazing! forever supporting everything you do, cannot wait for another season of sparkles." @snowwhitejo added: "Superstar. Hope you are feeling all the love & support that's out there for you."