Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova share first photo of their new puppy

Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have shared the first picture of a new furry addition to their family.

In a photo posted to Instagram, we can see Kai and Nadiya standing together in a garden holding their new pet bulldog.

“We have managed to keep it quiet for a week now whilst our latest edition has settled in… but everyone please welcome “SNOOPY”💙,” wrote Kai alongside the image.

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“Thankyou to @colourbulls_uk for the most beautiful English bulldog puppy we could of ever wished for he truly is a dream 🐶,” he continued.

He also revealed that their new pet will have his own social media account where fans can watch him get up to his usual furry shenanigans.

“Ps we’ve given him his own Instagram account @snoopybull23 go and give him a follow to keep up with his latest antics 😉✌🏼,” he added.

Fans and colleagues of the two shared their congratulations in the comments, with fellow Strictly star Richie Anderson writing: “Love it! You two have more chemistry than a science lesson xx”

While Dan Walker wrote: “Looks like he’s not quite as happy as you two. He’s gorgeous.”

Meanwhile, Strictly's Anton du Beke won an award for the Best Talent Show Judge at this year’s National TV Awards for his stint as a judge on the show.

He was first a professional dancer on the reality show for many years before transitioning to be a judge.

“I can’t tell you how delighted I am. I’m overwhelmed, really, because everybody knows how much I love the show… and I’m so proud to have been on the show since the very beginning,” he said as he accepted the award.

“Everybody on the show is the best of the best and I'm eternally grateful to everybody at home who voted for me, of course, and all the viewers.They’re such an integral part of the show and without them – the viewers voting – it doesn’t work. I’m eternally grateful, and I’m very lucky,” he added.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One, while spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows also stream on BBC iPlayer.