Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has shared sun-kissed holiday snaps on Instagram from a lavish getaway in the South of France with her ten-year-old daughter, Mila.
The 36-year-old Ukrainian dancer showed off her toned torso in barely-there bikinis as she sipped Hugo Spritz cocktails, soaked up the sun at the beach, and smiled for selfies on Monday.
Bychkova was dropped from the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year during a major roster shake-up that followed the departures of long-standing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Strictly Come Dancing, which airs on BBC One, is Britain's flagship television ballroom dancing competition. Despite her departure from the performing lineup back in March alongside several other veteran pros, Bychkova revealed in June that she remains in active contact with BBC producers regarding a potential return to the series in a new role.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, the professional dancer explained that discussions are underway for her to return to the show behind the scenes as a choreographer for the professional cast's group routines.
"It is absolutely [on the cards]," Bychkova said when asked about coming back to the BBC show. "We are talking about, hopefully in the future, me coming and choreographing some of the pro numbers."
She added: "The team have known for years how passionate I am about creating things and choreographing. Lots of producers came to watch shows that I did myself."
Strictly comeback plans and emotional transition
"This is the natural thing to do, because of what I love and what I want to do," Bychkova explained. "It would be beautiful to see some of my creations and stories [that] I want to tell through dance on Strictly one day."
The candid interview saw Bychkova admit to feeling "emotional" at the end of her era on the show. However, she insisted it was a "good" emotion that paves the way for the next stage of her career.
Healthy diet and daily nutrition routine
Alongside her regular training regime, Bychkova works hard to maintain her physique through a super healthy diet packed with fresh food. She recently gave fans a glimpse inside her daily nutrition, managing an £80 to £120 weekly food spend for herself and her daughter.
Bychkova typically starts her morning with either Greek yogurt topped with berries and a drizzle of honey, or eggs served with avocado on sourdough bread.
For lunch, she opts for grilled chicken or salmon accompanied by "a big salad" or lots of vegetables, switching to homemade soup during chillier weather. Speaking to Closer Magazine, she revealed that her dinner usually consists of meat or fish paired with vegetables and a healthy carbohydrate such as sweet potato, quinoa, or buckwheat.
To sustain her energy during dance training, Bychkova drinks protein shakes or snacks on yogurt or cottage cheese, occasionally indulging in a couple of squares of dark chocolate as a sweet treat. She rarely drinks alcohol, keeping a bottle of champagne chilling in her fridge for special occasions while drinking plenty of water, a morning coffee, and peppermint tea before bed.
Talks for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Alongside a prospective return to Strictly in a choreography capacity, Bychkova is reportedly preparing for a new television venture. She is currently in advanced talks to join the cast of ITV's reality series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! for its upcoming season.
The Ukrainian professional is said to have impressed ITV bosses and sits at the top of their wish list for the Australian jungle lineup this year. I'm A Celebrity is ITV's long-running survival show where public figures compete in wilderness challenges.
