Pasha Kovalev quit Strictly Come Dancing after girlfriend Rachel Riley says she was ‘nervous’ over him competing – with report claiming she’s adamant he’s ‘underpaid’

Pasha Kovalev is currently in a relationship with Rachel Riley [Wenn] Pasha Kovalev quit Strictly Come Dancing after eight years on the BBC series as a professional dancer, releasing a statement on Twitter on Wednesday. The star, who met his girlfriend Rachel Riley on the series in 2013, has been a key part of the show over the years. Following his departure, fans have questioned why the beloved professional decided to hang up his dancing shoes for the last …