Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova is consoled by pal Dan Walker following her celebrity partner snub as her beau Kai Widdrington enjoys a catch-up with friends Neil Jones and Helen Skelton

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova was consoled by her close pal Dan Walker on Wednesday following the news that she was left without a celebrity partner for this year's series. Cheered up: Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova was consoled by her close pal Dan Walker on Wednesday following the news that she was left without a celebrity partner for this year's series Fun times: Meanwhile, Nadiya's boyfriend Kai Widdrington, 28, looked in a great mood as he enjoyed a catch-up with Strictly pals Neil Jones and Helen Skelton Dressed in a white mini skirt and top teamed with a pastel cardigan, Nadiya cut a stylish figure as she she swapped the dance floor for the golf course during her downtime. However, Nadiya appeared to be in better spirits as she shared a giggle with Dan - her former Strictly partner - during the Pro-Am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club Looking good: Dressed in a white mini skirt and top teamed with a pastel cardigan, Nadiya cut a stylish figure as she she swapped the dance floor for the golf course during her downtime Pals: Elsewhere, her beau and fellow Strictly pro Kai was having a great time as he hung out with dancer Neil and Countryfile's Helen, whom he partnered with on the Strictly tour Out and about: Kai looked effortlessly cool in a crisp white T-shirt, black jeans and sunglasses as he strolled down the street with his pals in Manchester before heading for a bite to eat Catch-up: The boys fuelled up on coffee Catching up: Helen and Gethin chatted away as they enjoyed a drink outside Reunited with her Strictly pals: Helen appeared in great spirits as she talked to Neil Get together: Neil and Kai enjoyed the catch-up in Manchester Exciting times: The group had plenty to talk about with the launch of Strictly just days away Chatting away: Kai appeared deep in conversation Caffeine kick: The dancer had a big cup of coffee He added that he was supporting 'the A Team' this series, rooting for Angela Scanlon, Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington, Adam Thomas or Annabel Croft to win. Friend: Dan recently voiced his support for his former dance partner Nadiya after she was left without a celebrity partner for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing Missing out: The Ukrainian professional dancer joined the show back in 2017 and has had a celebrity partner every year since but was snubbed this series Gushing: Dan, 46, sung her praises in the wake of the snub and said he was 'gutted' she wasn't competing this year, naming her 'the best teacher' It comes after Nadiya hauled BBC bosses into a meeting after learning she hadn't been given a celebrity partner for this year's series.