Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin has been flooded with support from fans and fellow dancers after posting an emotional tribute to his girlfriend, model Lauren Jaine, to celebrate their third anniversary.
Nikita's Anniversary Post
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Kuzmin shared a romantic black-and-white photograph of Jaine gazing up at the stars. The image was accompanied by a simple but heartfelt caption: “3 years together [love heart emoji]. I love you Bibble.” The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments from well-wishers.
Outpouring of Support
Among the flood of supportive messages were comments from Kuzmin's fellow Strictly stars. Professional dancer Karen Hauer wrote: “Aww I love you both.” Carlos Gu, who won the 2025 series with Karen Carney, joked: “I love u too.” Fans also joined in, with @nikitasgirlxx saying: “happy anniversary to the best people ever,” and @suze5555 posting: “Sending lots of love to you both … hope your special meal and time together was perfect.”
Kuzmin's Strictly Journey
Nikita Kuzmin joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite. In 2023, he reached the final with actor Layton Williams, and in 2025, he was initially paired with reality star Dani Dyer, who withdrew after the launch show due to injury. Love Island star Amber Davies stepped in, and the pair made it to the grand final, ultimately losing to former footballer Karen Carney and Carlos Gu. Despite reaching two finals, Kuzmin has yet to win the Glitterball Trophy.
Upcoming Series and Tour
Kuzmin has been confirmed to return for the upcoming series of Strictly, which will feature several new professional dancers after five left the show. It remains unclear whether he will be reunited with Dani Dyer, who is also returning to the program. Meanwhile, Kuzmin is currently touring the UK with his own show, "Supernova," alongside former Strictly pros Karen Hauer, Janette Manrara, and Nadiya Bychkova.
Personal Life
Kuzmin and Jaine have been together since 2023 and frequently appear on each other's social media. Earlier this year, the couple adopted a puppy named Mabel, with Kuzmin announcing: "Our dream finally came true and we’re proud parents of our little girl, Mabel [heart emoji]."
