Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has delighted her followers with a Bond-inspired social media update as she gears up for her return to the BBC One dance show in September 2026. The dancer, who is confirmed for her 11th series, posted a series of images and videos on Instagram showcasing her off-screen activities, including attending an awards ceremony, surfing, and riding a motorbike.
“Training to be the next Bond Girl… Who can do everything,” Jones captioned the post, which quickly attracted a flurry of supportive comments from fans. One user, @wendychasdavies, wrote: “Where’s the Snowboarding Katya?! You’d be the best Bond girl.” Another follower, @rhiannon_dv, commented: “You would be the best next Bond girl!!! You look absolutely amazing.”
New Hosts and Professional Line-Up Changes
The upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing will feature significant changes. For the first time, three hosts will present the show: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe, replacing longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The BBC confirmed that the new trio will take the helm when the show returns in September.
Several professional dancers have left the programme, including Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, and Luba Mushtuk. The BBC has stated that new professionals will be recruited and announced closer to the show’s autumn premiere to fill the vacancies. Katya Jones is among the returning pros for the 2026 series.
Fan Reactions to Katya’s Bond Girl Ambitions
Jones’s Instagram post sparked excitement among fans, many of whom praised her versatility and charisma. User @cmmcshane remarked: “You have thee essence of what a Bond girl is!” Another fan, @jonathan.salt, replied: “A definite Bond girl there.” @christinehobson60 added: “Now that would be a good side career.” The post has garnered thousands of likes and comments since it was shared.
Strictly Come Dancing is expected to return to BBC One in September 2026, with further announcements regarding the professional line-up and celebrity contestants anticipated in the coming weeks.
