Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has candidly shared that she was given 'no choice' in her Strictly Come Dancing partner pairing during her time on the hit BBC show.
The beloved TV personality, who won hearts nationwide with her baking skills, participated in the 2016 series of Strictly, where she was paired with professional dancer Pasha Kovalev.
'It Wasn't Up to Me'
In a recent revelation, Nadiya admitted: 'I was just told who my partner would be. There was no discussion, no asking what I thought.' This behind-the-scenes insight has surprised many fans of the show who assumed celebrities had some input in their dance partner selection.
Fan Reactions Pour In
Since her comments surfaced, Strictly enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their views:
- 'This changes how I see the show completely!'
- 'I always thought they had chemistry tests or something'
- 'Nadiya and Pasha were perfect together though'
Despite the lack of choice, Nadiya and Pasha made it to week 7 of the competition before being eliminated, with their contemporary dance to 'Beneath Your Beautiful' becoming one of their most memorable performances.
How Strictly Pairings Really Work
While the show maintains some secrecy around its partner selection process, insiders suggest several factors influence the decisions:
- Height compatibility for technical dance requirements
- Personality matching to create compelling partnerships
- Professional availability and scheduling
Nadiya's revelation comes as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing prepares to launch, with fans now watching the pairings with fresh eyes.
