Ex-best friend Strictly pros in huge backstage falling out as they refuse to speak & unfollow each other on social media
STRICTLY pros Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu have dramatically fallen out, rocking the telly dance troupe.
The former best friends have unfollowed each other on social media and are refusing to speak.
It follows a string of dramas on the BBC1 show, especially in co-host Claudia Winkleman’s interviewing area — dubbed the Clauditorium.
Pro exes Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova are avoiding each other — while Katya Jones and partner Wynne Evans are rarely seen there since his grope bungle.
Nancy, 33, and Carlos, 31, who both grew up in China, used to be best mates — with him branding her his “favourite sister” and Nancy calling him “my baby brother”.
Their rift comes while he is said to be disappointed at not getting a celebrity partner this year — and Nancy has been focused on her pairing with Shayne Ward, 40.
An insider said: “The feud between Nancy and Carlos is really sad and has left everyone really shocked.
“They’ve been close since childhood, but have fallen out and unfollowed each other on socials.
“The atmosphere on set is said to be awkward and tense when both are around, and to many it was a relief when Carlos didn’t attend the show weeks ago.
“Carlos is said to be subdued after the falling-out and is also struggling with not getting a celebrity partner.
“His friends are worried about him as he is so far away from his family.
“He has wiped all pictures of her from his profile and unfollowing each other on Instagram is the ultimate finality in their friendship.
“With all the other drama in the Clauditorium, it’s the last thing bosses need.”
The Sun on Sunday approached the BBC for comment.
Last week it was reported that pros Kai, 29, and Nadiya, 35, refused to stand next to each other during the live show after splitting up in summer.
A source said: “They may have big smiles when the cameras are running, but it’s very tense between them.”