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Strictly vs DWTS: Choreography Copycat Claims Emerge
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Katya Jones' choreography has been accused of being copied by a US pro dancer.
- Similar dance moves were highlighted between Strictly and DWTS routines.
- The dates of performances suggest Katya's routines were performed earlier.
A recent debate ignited on TikTok regarding alleged choreography copying between Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones and US counterpart Dancing With The Stars' Witney Carson. Fans pointed out striking similarities in routines performed by Jones and her partner Lewis Cope, and Carson and her partner Robert Irwin, particularly a dramatic lift in their paso doble performances.
While some social media users accused Carson of repeatedly copying Jones' moves, others defended her, suggesting Carson's routines came first. However, performance dates indicate Jones and Cope's routines aired earlier, adding complexity to the claims. Further comments suggested the specific dance elements in question predate both dancers' performances.
The routines in question include a paso doble featuring a notable floor-to-ground move, and a couple's choice with a head-holding, lowering sequence. These specific moves were also observed in Witney Carson and Robert Irwin's paso doble and quickstep, respectively. The DWTS pair, who eventually won their season, performed their routines after Jones and Cope had already aired theirs.
