The 'real reason' behind Strictly 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington's split is revealed

Strictly's 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington were reportedly 'emotionally drifting away' from each other,leading to their shock split after two tears together.

MailOnline confirmed the profesional dancers,who both compete on the BBC series,split in June,at the end of their lucrative tour Behind the Magic.

It has now been reported the couple were battling off-stage problems during their tour,and the pressure of being in each other's space 24/7,eventually 'took its toll' on their relationship. 

A friend of Kai and Nadiya told The Sun: 'It’s heartbreaking. Kai and Nadiya seemed like the most perfect couple and have been so,so blissfully in love.

'But the pressures of touring - being in each other’s space 24/7,and the stress of performing a sell-out show eventually took its toll.

The couple's split comes amid continued scrutiny around Strictly after pro dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were sacked from the show 

The pair's romance started after Kai had a rumoured fling with his former celebrity partner AJ Odudu,which was the same Strictly season Nadiya danced with ex-BBC presenter Dan Walker. 

They share an English Bulldog Snoopy while Kai has previously gushed about his close relationship with Nadiya's daughter. 

In February,Kai explained how it was 'very important he got it right' with Mila,who he described as 'one of the cleverest little girls he'd ever met.' 

Kai revealed the new nickname that she has for him,which he said has changed since he last appeared on the show.

He said: 'She has a new nickname for me – I remember last time I was on the show,it was Kai Lemon Pie,but now it's Kai Cotton Candy Pie for 2024.'

It's been a busy few months for the pair,who after wrapping the 2023 series of the BBC One show headed out on the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour before travelling the country with Behind the Magic.

They have both been announced in the 2024 line up for Strictly,which has come under fire in recent weeks amid claims of misconduct behind the scenes.