Strictly star Pasha Kovalev’s last dance will be with Cheryl

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev will end his career on the BBC series by partnering with Cheryl on The Greatest Dancer.

The professional, 39, will dance with the singer when the stars of Strictly make an appearance on the talent show tomorrow night.

According to The Sun , Cheryl, 35, can’t wait to hit the dance floor with the Russian hunk.

A source said: "It’s a great way for Pasha to bow out.

"Cheryl has been a fan of Strictly for years…"

Cheryl’s The Greatest Dancer co-star Matthew Morrison will be paired with Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova during the segment this weekend.

It comes just days after Pasha quit the BBC series after eight years.

He won the show back in 2014 with Caroline Flack and met girlfriend Rachel Riley on the show in 2013.

The news was announced in a statement posted on the Strictly Twitter account.

It explained: "Sadly after eight incredible series, the brilliant @PashaKovalev has decided to leave #Strictly.

"Pasha, from all of us, thank you for your amazing choreography and routines over the years. You’ll be sorely missed!

"Pasha is an incredibly talented and dedicated dancer who is much loved by his Strictly family and viewers and will be hugely missed."

"Since joining the show in 2011, he has competed in eight series, made it to four finals and was crowned champion with Caroline Flack in 2014.

"We would like to thank him for everything he has contributed to the show over the years and wish him the very best for the future."

Sharing his own statement, the dancer added: "After scoring 93 perfect tens, reaching 4 finals and lifting 1 glitter ball, it’s time for me to find a new challenge and so I’ve decided to make last year – my final season on Strictly.

"I’ve had 8 fantastic years, full of wonderful memories, thanks to the incredible partners, professionals and myriad of behind the scenes teams who all work to make Strictly the amazing production that it is.

"The biggest thanks goes to all the members of the public who’ve supported me so much over these years – I look forward to seeing you on the Strictly Pro-Tour this spring, and for many future adventures to come!"

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