Katya Jones has broken her silence about returning to Strictly Come Dancing, following the axing of five fellow professional dancers. The 36-year-old, who has been a pro on the BBC show since 2016, will be back for her 10th series when it kicks off in September.
The BBC recently confirmed the line-up of professionals, which saw Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas leave the show. In an Instagram post, Katya wrote: "See you in September. Back on @bbcstrictly. To give all of you a reason to smile, bring families together, to offer something joyful to carry us through the winter. Shall we dance?"
Fans reacted positively, with one calling her choreography "the best" and another expressing excitement to see her "extraordinary dance skills". Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope, who danced with Katya last year and missed out on the final after a dance-off defeat, showed support with hand-clapping emojis.
Returning pros include Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, and others. The judging panel remains unchanged with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas. Themed weeks such as Movies, Halloween, and the Blackpool Tower Ballroom visit will also return.
