Nadiya Bychkova has left fans hot under the collar as she posed for racy new poolside pictures on Friday ahead of Strictly's return.

The Ukrainian dancer, 36, posed up a storm in the hot pink snaps as she celebrated the return of the dance competition.

Posting to Instagram, Nadiya sizzled in a striking two-piece as she showed off her impressively toned physique.

Nadiya's snaps gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the trailer for this year's series was made. 

Alongside her leggy display, she wrote: 'Ready, set, sparkle — @bbcstrictly is nearly back!'

She completed her look with rose-tinted sunglasses alongside gold-detailed bracelets as she held a cocktail in her hand.

Fans flooded Nadiya with compliments, as one replied: 'Stunning beautiful gorgeous lady!'

A second commented: 'Absolutely gorgeous & glowing! Pink is your colour have the best time on the best show on tv so excited can’t wait for cosy joyous evenings to start! 

'Looking Absolutely Stunning and I literally cannot wait for Strictly to Be Back on tv,' said a third follower.

While a fourth swooned: 'Nadiya wow beautiful absolutely beautiful,' followed by multiple love hearts.

It will be screened on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, September 20.

Meanwhile, sources previously revealed how Dan Walker and Nadiya have started their own showbiz production company called Butterfly Entertainment, after forming a 'genuine bond' during their time on Strictly.

The company was reportedly set up last month and its business is listed as production and programming of motion pictures and TV, as well as performing arts.

Nadiya's post comes ahead of the pairings for this year's series being revealed by bosses after the launch show was recorded on Wednesday. 

However, the show was left in chaos this week as the pairings were leaked online by audience moles hours after filming.

Bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the pairs under wraps ahead of next weekend's big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy. 

Daily Mail has taken the decision not to spoil the pairings for viewers. 

Nadiya previously sparked concern when she was rushed to hospital by ambulance after a horror fall during rehearsals.

The star was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.  

At the time Nadiya shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury - and revealed if she would be able to dance again.

She wrote: 'Well… where do I start? What a 24 hours! Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok.

'I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back. I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me.

'The staff at the hospital were so kind and caring.'

Nadiya continued: 'I'm smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home.

'I've got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I'll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV.

'I can't wait for you to see it. Keep dancing!'