Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev ‘robbed by thugs’ in moped attack outside theatre

Professional dancer left ‘shaken’ after incident

Pasha Kovalev, seen with his 2018 dance partner Ashley Roberts (Guy Levy)

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has been “robbed by thugs” after a night out at the theatre.

The professional dancer, 39, was attending a show at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, starring duo Katya and Neil Jones, when he was reportedly targeted by two individuals on a moped.

Kovalev is said to have been left “shaken” but is unhurt following the attack.

A source told The Sun: “One second he was outside on the phone, the next moment the moped pair drove at him aggressively and totally disorientated him.

“They mounted the pavement and in a flash his phone was out of his hand. He was knocked off balance and very upset.”

Kovalev, who is expecting a baby with former strictly contestant Rachel Riley, is yet to confirm the incident on social media.

A Met Police spokesperson confirmed that officers “were called at 22.11 on 20 June to reports of a theft on Roseberry Avenue, Islington”.

The statement continued: “It is alleged that two men on mopeds stole a phone from a man as he walked down the road.”

Earlier this year, Kovalev announced he was to step down from Strictly Come Dancing after eight “fantastic” years.