Strictly Come Dancing Star Jowita Przystal Faces Uncertain Future on BBC Series
Professional dancer Jowita Prystal has openly admitted that her future participation in the BBC's beloved ballroom competition, Strictly Come Dancing, remains uncertain. The 31-year-old performer made these revealing comments while attending the prestigious TV Choice Awards ceremony in London on Monday evening.
Travel Plans Take Priority for 2026
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail journalist Laura Fox ahead of the awards ceremony, Przystal confessed that while she hopes to return to the Strictly Come Dancing lineup, her plans for an extensive year of travelling have created uncertainty about her availability. "I mean, I hope so, because I still don't know if I'm back," she revealed candidly. "So hopefully I'm back with Strictly, but the tour is coming up, I'm planning a lot of travelling this year. Actually, so, at the moment I'm living out of a suitcase."
The Polish ballroom specialist elaborated further on her upcoming plans, stating emphatically: "But it's good, because normally I don't really have time to do that. So I think 2026 is the year of travelling for me." These comments come after previous speculation and rumours had circulated suggesting that Przystal might be considering leaving the popular television programme.
Stunning Red Carpet Appearance
Ahead of the awards ceremony itself, Jowita Przystal made a sensational appearance on the red carpet, posing for numerous photographs that captured her impeccable style. The professional dancer showcased her incredible figure in a chic black jumpsuit that featured a striking butterfly cut-out detail at the bust area. She complemented this elegant ensemble with statement silver teardrop earrings and styled her brunette hair into a sleek updo.
Completing her sophisticated look, Przystal carried her essentials in a mini black handbag and added height with pointed black heels. Her appearance at the event highlighted her status as one of Strictly Come Dancing's most stylish and recognisable professional dancers.
TV Choice Awards Ceremony Details
The TV Choice Awards ceremony itself took place at The London Hilton hotel on Park Lane, with comedian Jason Manford serving as host for the evening. The event celebrated the winners across eighteen different categories, recognising excellence in British television programming. Long-running viewer favourites including Call The Midwife and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! received nominations alongside newer dramas and emerging television stars.
In the competitive Best Comedy category, Ruth Jones found herself nominated alongside established performers including Danny Dyer, Lee Mack, and Brendan O'Carroll. Additional comedy nominations included Amandaland, Brassic, Not Going Out, Gavin and Stacey, and Mrs Brown's Boys. Following their National Television Awards victory last year, This Morning hoped to secure the Best Daytime Show award, though faced stiff competition from programmes including Loose Women, Animal Park, Escape To The Country, and Bargain Hunt.
The nation's beloved soap operas prepared to face off against Home And Away for the coveted Best Soap of 2026 title. Meanwhile, in the reality television category, Dragons' Den, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Race Across The World / Celebrity Race Across The World, Stacey & Joe, and The Traitors all competed for recognition. Owen Cooper received a nomination in the Best Drama Performance category for his role in Adolescence, competing against his co-star Stephen Graham as well as Jenny Agutter, William Beck, and Rose Ayling-Ellis.
