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Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones has taken to Instagram to share a reflection in a cryptic post today.The 39-year-old bluntly admitted he “doesn’t really care” what others think.In a picture shared with his 241,000 followers, Neil penned: “When I was 20 I really cared what everyone thought.“Now I’m almost 40 don’t really care what you think.“When I’m 60 I will realise no one was ever thinking about me in the first place.” (sic)Following the end of last year’s series of Strictly, Neil reflected on his journey on the programme in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.He had partnered up with former EastEnders actress Nina Wadia during the competition for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.However, they became the first dance couple to leave the series after being eliminated.Responding to “fix” claims, Neil said: “I think that there's no need. It's all down to the audience.”He went on: “The audience pick who they want to go through.“So, I always say when the audience turning around saying it's fixed or anything like that.

Strictly Come Dancing partner, Nikita Kuzmin, 24, were pictured cosying up today.The former dance couple could be seen taking a nap in the back seat of a car following a day swimming at Spring Lakes.The pair reunited with their Strictly co-stars as they took a dip in the freezing lake.Professional dancer Neil Jones took to Instagram to share a snap of Tilly and Nikita sleeping on the way back from the leisure centre.In the picture, Tilly could be seen resting her head on Nikita’s lap as the pro dancer wrapped his arms around her.The post was captioned: “Too much for these two.”The pair were wrapped up in their jackets following their adventurous dip in the cold lake.Nikita and Tilly also braved the wintry temperatures last week, when they  enjoyed a swim in Sheffield ahead of their Strictly Come Dancing tour show.In a video uploaded to Instagram by fellow Strictly star and TV personality Sara Davies, the pair could be seen holding hands as prepared for their swim.Tilly could be heard screaming as they got deeper into the water and headed for the deep end.Sara captioned the clip: “@tillyramsay’s screaming was absolutely fantastic!“Her and @nikita_kuzmin are just the cutest!”The pair had been dealt a blow last month after Nikita was forced to pull out of the show's live tour dates after testing positive for coronavirus.The dancer took to his Instagram to confirm the news to his 109,000 followers.He confessed he was "so sad" to not be featuring in the live shows alongside Tilly due to the Covid isolation.He wrote: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19."Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast."Will be back as soon as I can," he concluded his

The Strictly Come Dancing stars and their celebrity partners looked like they had quite the wild night on Tuesday. Currently on the Strictly tour, the group headed out to an arcade to play some nostalgic games including air hockey. Documenting the fun on her Instagram page, Amy Dowden shared a look inside their night out.The star shared a video of Rose Ayling-Ellis playing air hockey with pro Neil Jones, and Tilly Ramsay beamed as she won a unicorn.

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Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova are both currently taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones is reportedly feuding behind the scenes with fellow professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova following the switch in attention between the women on the show. Katya is said to be “jealous” of Nadiya after she received much media speculation surrounding her suspected romance with other Strictly cast member Kai Widdrington. Having faced the spotlight for better and worse during her time on the BBC dancing competition, the 32 year old is “struggling” with the loss of interest in her according to a source.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis unfortunately had a fall when she tripped and fell in the river Rivelin in Sheffield during the tour group's second wild swimming outing.The group included Sara Davies, Maisie Williams, Tilly Ramsay, and Rose, along with professional dancers Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin. Having headed out into the woods of Sheffield, they found a river to take a dip in, which comes after their first wild swimming trip into the sea up north.This was the first time Rose, 27, who was seen having a great time with friend and dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 31, after one of their tour dates last week, had joined them however, and her debut experience didn't exactly go to plan when she ruined her shoe.

Strictly Come Dancing history when she won the latest season.She is currently taking part in the show's tour and suffered a "fall" while she and her co-stars went for a swim in Sheffield prior to last night's performance.Fellow Strictly star Sara Davies took to her Instagram to share a video of Rose and her feet.Rose reposted the video in view of her 546,000 followers.The video starts with Rose's feet in view and she can be seen wearing one red sandal and her white trainer.Sara said: "Whose feet are these? What happened?"Rose replied: "I slipped and fell in the water so I've got a really soaking shoe."Some of the Strictly stars met for a swim, as Reverend Kate Bottley posted a snap.The pictures shows how she went swimming yesterday with Nikita Kuzmin, Tilly Ramsay, Rose, Sara, Neil Jones and Maisie Smith.While taking part in Strictly, Rose has formed a close "connection" with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice.Giovanni took to Instagram on Sunday to joke that he had "swapped" Rose for someone else.In view of his 797,000 followers he posted the selfie video.Giovanni said: "So Newcastle, we got the last show and unfortunately Rose couldn't do the show tonight, for some reason."So, I swapped for somebody else and it's actually one of the ABBA members."The camera then moved to Rose in the background, doing the traditional ABBA dance moves whilst singing the group's hit Dancing Queen.Giovanni then moved the camera back to his face as he repeated: "Where's Rose? Where's Rose?"The Strictly professional told The Sun that he and Rose had bonded from the first day they met in rehearsals.He said: "It's more about the connection. It's been good from day one."We understood each other.

Strictly Come Dancing nationwide tour cast are having the time of their lives whilst performing around the country in different cities.MORE: Amy Dowden shares update as she continues to recover from latest health battleWherever the friends go, they take on new and fun adventures, and on Tuesday, as they prepared for their first show in Sheffield, a number of them headed for a dip in the river Rivelin.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reveal their jaw-dropping workout routineRose Ayling-Ellis was one of those to take the daring dip in the cold waters, and shared her experience with her fans on Instagram.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis stuns in skinny trousers on Strictly night outRELATED: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe EastEnders star, who is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, posed for several pictures wearing a warm poncho robe and slip-on water shoes and beamed as she posed with her friends. Rose and some of her Strictly colleagues took a dip in the river RivelinHowever, not all went according to plan as Sara Davies later revealed on her profile.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have appeared to confirm their romance rumours as they shared a kiss in a hotel bar. The BBC One dancers, who have reportedly been dating for months, looked very loved-up as they appeared to share a smooch in the bar at the four-star Malmaison Newcastle on Thursday 27 January. Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, looked very cosy as they sat on a sofa in the hotel and packed on the PDA, in pictures obtained by The Sun.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley has opened up about how the show's producers told her 'she'd win' the popular BBC programme following her audition.Speaking to Chris Evans this morning on his Virgin Radio Breakfast Show, the flame-haired star, 34, spoke about her stint on the dance programme, revealing that she had auditioned with pro Neil Jones.After speaking about the release of her new book, Are You Really OK? Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency, the star went on to talk about how she landed her spot on the hit dance show.She told Chris: "We'd been back and forth, you sort of flirt with the idea a couple of times because they sort of touch base and say, 'Is anyone interested, what are people doing this year?'"Stacey went on to reveal that she'd decided to accept the offer and go on Strictly for a bit of fun.She explained: "2017 had been quite a heavy year, stories were heavy and I thought, 'I wouldn't mind having a bit of escapism, actually.'"And the dates worked out, because it's such a big commitment," she told the radio DJ, who agreed that five months was a long time.Continuing to speak about the audition process, Stacey told how she was partnered with a pro dancer who wasn't Kevin Clifton to show off her moves."So then you go and have a bit of a dance with one of the pros and my pro was Neil [Jones]," she revealed.Stacey went on: "And I didn't really know what I was doing."However, the star must have impressed Strictly producers as she told how they called her up offering her a spot.She said: "Anyway, then you get the call, and they say, 'Yeah, we're desperate, come, we can't make this show without you, we had a couple of seconds of you floating about the place and actually we think you're

Strictly Come Dancing's Tilly Ramsay joined co-stars Sara Davies and Nadiya Bychkova for a dip in the ice-cold sea on the latest leg of their tour.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington made the headlines this week as the pair have reportedly been "dating for months", with it now being confirmed that they will both be a part of the Strictly Come Dancing's Professionals UK tour. Professional dancers Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, will be joined by co-stars Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk. Strictly's creative director Gavin Gilkison said of the tour: "We are delighted to announce this incredible line-up of Strictly dancers for this year's official Strictly Professionals tour.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova looked stunning as she showed off her svelte dancer’s figure in a bikini for a spot of wild swimming at Tynemouth beach in Newcastle. Slovenian star Nadiya, 32, was joined by Strictly’s 2021 celebrities Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson, and Tilly Ramsay, and professional dancers Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Kai Widdrington for the trip.

Strictly Come Dancing live tour after competing in the latest series of the show.The CBBC presenter took to Instagram to call out his fans for their "lack of support" as he watched a TV show.In view of his 33,800 followers, Rhys said: "Not enough of you lot are telling me to stop with Grey's Anatomy and quite frankly I'm upset with the lack of support."I have just pulled myself away and I'm going to go for a walk, clear my head.He continued: "What is this show? How am I supposed to go out and do a Charleston?"I need your support people!"Rhys finished in fourth place on Strictly and won over many fans of the show due to his improvement throughout his time on the programme.Speaking on Tuesday's offering of Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4, Rhys revealed a prank that Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington played on fellow dancer Neil Jones.He explained: "They even played a prank on poor Neil [Jones] as well as because we came off doing the jig and Kai came off saying, 'Ow Giovanni, I think I've rolled my ankle.'"Rhys revealed Neil fell for the ankle injury prank and thought he'd have to learn the Samba as Kai was in too much agony to go out on stage.He continued: "So Neil is there looking at his phone and Kai is there arguing with Giovanni and we were all there really tense."And then afterward Kai said it was just a prank and Neil was like, 'Don't do that to me.'"Strictly finalist John Whaite, who was partnered with Johannes Radebe, added: "[Neil] actually learned the entire dance from watching it [on his phone]."Rhys nodded and said Neil was "incredible" being able to learn a dance so quickly and after having his leg pulled by his mischievous co-stars.The contestants have already performed six shows in the Utilita Arena in

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour is well underway, with shows in Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle having already taken place.The 2022 tour kicked off on Thursday 20 January with an opening show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, and the cast look to be having a ball as they travel around the UK. Stars of the 2021 series, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, have been sharing snaps on social media documenting their time on the tour, giving fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. Actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted star Max George, who both took part in the show back in 2020, have also joined the 2022 tour.

Fans and friends of Katya were quick to jump on to her post to share their love and wish her the best.@Nancy_xuxi commented on the post with five flames.@Kathy_farrell1965 wrote: “Just beautiful both of you.”@Lisamariecatchpole penned: “You two really need to get back together xx”Katya, on January 21, spoke up about the “special treatment” she felt that Neil was receiving behind the scenes of the live tour.She appeared with Amy Dowden on their Instagram stories and expressed anger over unfair treatment she felt she was receiving.Katya, along with Amy, told Amy’s 314,000 followers that they were unhappy with what was going on.In the story, uploaded this weekend, the two were dressed up in sparkly red robes on their way to appear on the Strictly live tour.Neil sat next to the pair, as he was receiving a head massage.Addressing the situation, Katya fumed: "So, what is going on there?"We never get that sort of treatment!" she added.Grinning cheekily, Neil joked: "It's because they like me.”Shocked, Amy yelled: "Tracy, I thought you liked me!" before the crew member ran out of sight."Enjoying that Neil?" she asked the star."Loving it," he replied.The dance stars could then be seen shaking their heads in mock outrage.Earlier that day, Katya had said she was “buzzing for the live show tonight!”

After a two year absence, the sequin-festooned spectacle of Strictly Come Dancing Live is back at arenas up and down the country.

Tilly Ramsay showed off her "war wounds" on Sunday after taking an unfortunate tumble during Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour show. Taking to Instagram, the 20 year old posted a picture of her painful-looking and wounded knee as she posed for a selfie, captioned: "Last night's war wounds.

The two have now decided to come back to the dance floor once again in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.Others who have returned to perform include Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.Tilly took to the stage for the first time on Thursday in Birmingham, and will continue to tour for the next few weeks.Tilly’s story last week showed a competitive game of table tennis going on between finalist Kai and celebrity semi-finalist Rhys.“This is getting tense!” Tilly announced as the ball was hit back and forth, before shouting “oh Rhys” as the host missed the table, getting a smile from Kai.Rhys, who came in fourth place with Nancy Xu, will also be returning to continue on the dance floor in the live tour.Strictly professionals Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk and Jowita Przystal will also be involved in the tour.

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