Here’s the funny part. Every year, some new viewer sees him and shouts, “OMG, he’s a child!” Nope. He’s older than half the people running for congress in some countries.
In fact, compare him to some other Strictly pros. He’s actually one of the older young pros. Johannes Radebe? Born in 1987. That’s true wisdom. Vito Coppola? Born in 1992. So Kai is actually catching up.
He’s not “old” by any stretch. But he’s definitely not the fresh-faced teen the lighting department makes him look like. It’s all those sequins. They trick the eye.
What Does 28 Look Like on Strictly?
Let’s be real. On Strictly, 28 is practically the sweet spot. You’re young enough to do a backflip without throwing out your hip. But you’re old enough to fake a meaningful connection with a contestant who just forgot the routine.
Kai has that rare combination: he has the experience of a 28-year-old—he’s danced professionally for decades—with the exuberance of a 12-year-old who just drank a whole can of cola.
He’s also had partners like AJ Odudu and Kaye Adams. You need serious emotional range for that. At 19, you’d be a mess. At 28, you can smile through the tears.
Strictly's Kai Widdrington: his age, girlfriend and Instagram
