Strictly's Kai Widdrington shares powerful mental health message
Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington has shared a powerful message with fans, reminding them to take care of their mental health.
Taking to Instagram yesterday (October 10), the professional dancer shared a black and white photo of himself and captioned it: "Challenges can come at any time and any place. Mental health doesn’t differentiate, it can affect us all.
"The challenges don’t have to define us, however - we can find a way through even the darkest times. Take a moment whenever you need to, to pause, breath, reconnect and find a way forward."
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Fans were quick to share their appreciation for the important reminder in the post's comments section, with one writing: "So needed."
"Such an important post" said another, while a third added: "Thank you for talking about it and trying to take the stigma out of it."
Strictly Come Dancing returned for its 2024 series last month, but with line-up consisting of nine male and six female celebrities, there was less room for male professionals in the main roster - and Kai was one of the stars to miss out.
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"Everyone wants to get a celebrity. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my time this series," Kai told the Daily Star after the line-up was announced.
"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."
However, Kai did assure fans that he's filmed some "amazing" group routines with the other pros, adding: "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."
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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