Nikita Kuzmin

ABOUT NIKITA KUZMIN

Ukrainian dancer and choreographer. He is known for being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing and the German competition series Let's Dance. In March of 2022, he gained attention for helping his grandmother escape from Ukraine during the war.

He lived in Kyiv, Ukraine until the age of nine when his family relocated to Italy.

He was a six-time Italian Champion in Latin and Ballroom. He practiced karate for a number of years.

His sister is Ukrainian dancer and media personality Anastasia Kuzmina. He dated Nicole Wirt.

On Strictly Come Dancing, he was partnered with Gordon Ramsay 's daughter Matilda Ramsay .