Kryklyvyy was credited as the current Blackpool partner of Paulina (Jennifer Lopez) and as dance instructor.

In 2008 Karttunen confirmed that she would be back on the floor with Kryklyvyy, but the 2009 UK Open Championship was a huge disappointment for both of them.

[3] In 2009–2010, Slavik Kryklyvyy partnered with Anna Melnikova, then amateur Latin champion, representing Russia in the international arena.

[5] The couple were the subject of a feature documentary, "Ballroom Dancer", directed by Christian Holten Bonke and Andreas Koefoed.

[8] In April 2014, Kryklyvyy reunited with former partner Karina Smirnoff to perform in Dance Legends.