Nikita Kuzmin has blasted Brits’ “obsession” with fish and chips, and battered sausages.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional dancer – who was born in Ukraine, then moved to Italy after which Germany – got here to the UK in 2021 to hitch the BBC One present, however he doesn’t perceive individuals’s huge love for one of many nation’s hottest dishes.
He informed the Metro newspaper: “This could be offensive, however I nonetheless do not perceive why British persons are so obsessive about fish and chips.
“I’ve tried it, and I simply do not get it.
“And battered sausages – so oily and greasy.”
One other tradition shock Nikita is puzzled by is when British individuals throw a number of meals on a plate – which he thinks causes presentation to endure.
The 27-year-old star mentioned: “Meals should look fairly – you eat along with your eyes first.”
Nonetheless, Nikita mentioned he loves life within the UK due to how “accepting” the nation is.
The ‘Midnight Dancer’ showman mentioned: “Everyone is up for banter and a chat having a drink.
“I have been embraced on this nation for who I’m, which is nice.
“The best half in regards to the UK is how accepting it’s.”
Nikita is believed to have began courting his mannequin girlfriend Lauren Jaine in early 2023, earlier than they went public in October of that 12 months.
And he revealed probably the most romantic factor he has completed for her was driving from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London in the midst of the evening, to shock Lauren on her birthday.
He defined: “It was final 12 months after I was performing in Newcastle.
“I drove to London in the midst of the evening to make it for my girlfriend’s birthday after which needed to get again for the matinee.
“I rented a automotive and packed it with balloons, flowers and items, and drove for five-and-a-half hours.
“I arrived at 2.30am and left at 10am.”
