Nikita Kuzmin
Nikita Kuzmin (Ukrainian: Нікіта Кузьмін; born 23 December 1997) is a Ukrainian dancer and choreographer. He is best known for being a professional dancer on the RTL and BBC One dance competitions Let's Dance and Strictly Come Dancing. Kuzmin is also the holder of six Italian Championship titles.
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4
Series
40
Total scored dances
1,297
Total points
8.11
Av. judge score (10)
10th / 63
Pros rank for av. score (10)
32.43*
Av. total score (40)
10th / 63*
Pros rank for av. score (40)
35
Total 10s awarded
5*
Perfect scores (40/40)
0
Series wins
Nikita's dance statistics
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| # | Dance | Dances | % of total | Total points | Av. judge Score (10) | Av. dance score (40) | Perfect scores (40s) | Number of 10s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | 2 | 5% | 63 | 7.88 | 31.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Argentine Tango | 2 | 5% | 79 | 9.88 | 39.5 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Cha Cha Cha | 3 | 7.5% | 98 | 8.17 | 32.67 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Charleston | 4 | 10% | 129 | 8.06 | 32.25 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Couple's Choice | 2 | 5% | 79 | 9.88 | 39.5 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Foxtrot | 3 | 7.5% | 88 | 7.33 | 29.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Jive | 3 | 7.5% | 94 | 7.83 | 31.33 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Paso Doble | 4 | 10% | 132 | 8.25 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Quickstep | 5 | 12.5% | 158 | 7.9 | 31.6 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Rumba | 1 | 2.5% | 36 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Salsa | 2 | 5% | 69 | 8.63 | 34.5 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Samba | 3 | 7.5% | 87 | 7.25 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Showdance | 1 | 2.5% | 39 | 9.75 | 39 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Tango | 2 | 5% | 67 | 8.38 | 33.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Viennese Waltz | 1 | 2.5% | 28 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Waltz | 2 | 5% | 51 | 6.38 | 25.5 | 0 | 0 |
Nikita's series outcomes
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| # | Series | Celebrity | Show type | Week | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 - S19 | Tilly Ramsay | Normal show | 10 | 6th | Eliminated |
| 2 | 2022 - S20 | Ellie Simmonds | Normal show | 7 | 10th | Eliminated |
| 3 | 2023 - S21 | Layton Williams | Final | 13 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 4 | 2024 - S22 | Sam Quek | Icons week | 7 | 10th | Eliminated |
Nikita Kuzmin | |
|---|---|
Нікіта Кузьмін | |
| Born | 23 December 1997 Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer Choreographer Presenter |
| Known for | Let's Dance Strictly Come Dancing Celebrity Big Brother |
| Relatives | Anastasia Kuzmina (sister) |
Nikita's facts and stats
- 31 of Nikita’s 35 tens came from his performances with Layton Williams in S21
- Nikita’s first 40 (with Tilly Ramsay in S19 for their Matilda Couple’s Choice) was one of 7 dances not judged by Craig. He was replaced that week by Cynthia Erivo
- Nikita currently holds the 10th highest average score (32.43) overall, and among current pros ranks 4th (behind Vito, Carlos and Lauren)