The fallout between Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu shows no signs of abating as the new series begins. The dancers, who were childhood friends in China before moving to England to pursue their dreams on the BBC show, reportedly stopped speaking during the 2024 series after Carlos was not given a celebrity partner.
This year, Nancy herself has been left without a celebrity pairing, prompting her to share an emotional video on Instagram. In the clip, she expressed gratitude for support and admitted feeling 'left out' but affirmed her commitment to cheering on her fellow dancers. Carlos did not react to her post, and the pair have unfollowed each other on social media.
An insider told The Sun that the feud has created an 'awkward and tense' atmosphere on set. However, another source told MailOnline that both dancers remain 'extremely cordial and always incredibly professional' at work. Carlos broke his silence to the Daily Mail, insisting they are 'fine' and that 'friends argue', likening their relationship to that of brother and sister.
Carlos, who has been paired with Karen Carney this year, previously danced with Molly Rainford and Angela Scanlon. Nancy joined Strictly in 2019 and has not had a celebrity partner since 2023.
