Strictly pros tell all from Gorka’s insomnia to Nadiya’s sweet pre-show rituals

The celebrities have been revealed, the Glitterball has been given a thorough polish and the countdown to the start of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 has offically begun. And to launch the BBC show's 20th series, Strictly pros Nadiya Bychkova, Gorka Márquez, Nikita Kuzmin and Nancy Xu join OK! for an exclusive photoshoot where they reveal what it's really like to work in on of TV's most sought-after jobs and chat life away from the camera.

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Dressed in thigh-high rainbow coloured boots, Nancy Xu has her leg casually in a high kick against the distressed wall, while Nadiya Bychkova has the final touches applied to her make-up.The foursome are back as part of the biggest pro line-up in Strictly history, and are anxiously awaiting which of the 15 shiny new celebrities they’ll be partnered with as they gear up for months of gruelling rehearsals with next to no sleep. Here, in an exclusive interview to mark Strictly Come Dancing’s 20th series, Gorka, 31, Nikita, 24, Nancy, 31, and Nadiya, 33, give OK! a rare insight into what it’s really like to work in one of TV’s most sought-after jobs, balancing family life and high-profile relationships, and behind-the-scenes secrets… How do