The BBC has revealed four new professionals joining Strictly Come Dancing for the upcoming new series.
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Nikita Kuzmin, 23, is a Ukraine-born, six-times Italian champion of Latin and Ballroom who has been poached after appearing on the German version of the show last year.
"I've always been amazed by the magic Strictly Come Dancing brings," he said. "No matter what country I have found myself living in, I've never missed a chance to watch it.
"And joining it as a professional dancer is my big chance to make some magic on the most famous dance floor. I can't wait to give it my all!"
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Kai Widdrington, 25, is a World Junior Latin-American champion who has appeared on Dancing With The Stars in Ireland since it started in 2017.
"This is my childhood dream come true," he said. "Watching Strictly from the very first series as a young boy from Southampton and now 18 years later, to be a professional dancer on the show is the most amazing feeling and the biggest accomplishment of my career.
"I can't wait to step onto the Strictly floor and experience the exciting times that lie ahead."
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Jowita Przystal, 26, is a Polish Open Latin Champion and previous winner of the BBC's The Greatest Dancer, where she worked with Strictly's Oti Mabuse.
"This is my biggest dream come true. No words can describe how I feel right now," she said.
"I'm still pinching myself to check if this is real but I am beyond excited to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing family and I can't wait to give all of my heart and soul on that dance floor!"
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The final addition to the lineup is 20-year-old Cameron Lombard, the reigning South African Latin Champion with 18 national Ballroom and Latin titles to his name.
"Thank you Strictly Come Dancing for this life-changing opportunity," he said. "Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands.
"I am excited beyond imagination and looking forward to leaving my mark on the dance floor!"
Strictly returns to BBC One for its new series in late September.
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