Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has a glamorous home to come back to in London after gruelling dance rehersals
Steven Murphy and Chloe Dobinson
16:33, 24 Oct 2025
Nikita has been on Strictly since 2021(Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
While we’ve grown accustomed to seeing Nikita Kuzmin light up our screens every Saturday night, he’s chosen to keep his personal life largely under wraps. Nikita’s social media is predominantly filled with snapshots of his life in the training room.
Nikita, 27, is currently partnered with West End star Amber, 29 on Strictly Come Dancing. Despite, Nikita not have much time to enjoy his chic flat that he shares his London pad with his adorable feline companions, and while his girlfriend, model Lauren Jaine, has made several appearances in photos taken at the flat, it remains unclear whether they share the space.
If not, Nikita certainly isn’t short of company, with his best mates being his charming cats Leo and Bagheera.
At one point, he even had a whole litter of cute kittens to keep him company.
The stylish flat boasts a balcony where Nikita can work out and soak up some sun in what is undoubtedly a sun trap, reports OK!.
Nikiti has offered a glimpse into his London home
Inside, the apartment features cosy grey sofas for relaxation and a sleek white high-gloss kitchen where the fit and healthy star whips up nutritious meals to fuel his demanding rehearsal schedule.
But Nikita isn’t the only foodie in the flat. He shared a snap of Lauren savouring a mouth-watering plate of pasta in the flat’s dining area – a meal that seemed to pique the interest of one of his cats.
One fascinating aspect of the flat, which spans two floors, is an enormous wall clock, with each numeral on the face displayed through a different style of number featured in framed artwork on the wall.
During the festive season, a massive tree takes centre stage in the lounge.
Nikita also strums the guitar as a pastime to unwind in his personal sanctuary.
It remains unclear if Nikita and Lauren share the flat
Born and raised in Ukraine, Nikita relocated from his base in Germany to Britain in 2021 to take part in Strictly Come Dancing and has transformed his London apartment into a proper home.
Nevertheless, the professional dancer has previously opened up about his childhood in Kyiv.
During an appearance on The One Show, he disclosed that his grandmother fled Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
“It is exactly when it hits you home when you start to see the streets in which you have been walking which you grew up, where all your childhood was, right now being destroyed, bombed and it is honestly just heartbreaking,” he said.
It comes as Nikita has quashed any rumours of the infamous Strictly curse affecting his relationship, assuring fans that his girlfriend, Lauren, understands that for him, dancing is purely professional.
The pro dancer is no stranger to how quickly gossip can spread among the contestants.
It is believe Nikita and Lauren have been together since 2023(Image: Dave Benett, Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
However, Nikita is adamant that his performances don’t encroach on their relationship.
He said: “I think it can be difficult for anyone who isn’t a dancer to understand, but she knows it’s just a job. We don’t really think about it in a romantic way – it’s just part of what we do. And if there was ever an issue, we’d talk about it and just sort it out.”
Nikita confessed that he has considered the future and possibly tying the knot with Lauren, and it’s evident he’s head over heels for her as he praised her supportive nature:
He shared: “I’m really lucky to have a supportive family and girlfriend. I always call my mum on my way home, and when I get back, I have Lauren waiting for me. We make time for each other.”
In October 2023, Nikita made his relationship with Lauren ‘Insta official’ by posting a charming collection of photos on Instagram.
