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Strictly Pro Neil Jones Snubbed Again by Show
19 Sep
Summary
- Professional dancer Neil Jones will not have a celebrity partner this season.
- Fans express frustration on social media over Jones' repeated sidelining.
- This marks the eighth time Jones has been relegated to group dances.
Neil Jones, a beloved professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has been notably excluded from having a celebrity partner for the upcoming series. After a decade with the show, the 44-year-old dancer will be participating only in the professional group performances, a situation that has disappointed many viewers.
Fans have taken to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), to express their dismay and frustration. Many argue that long-serving professionals like Jones are being unfairly sidelined in favor of newer talent, questioning his continued presence on the show if not given a competitive role.
This decision marks the eighth time Jones has been relegated to group routines instead of competing with a celebrity partner. His last partnership was two years ago with singer Toyah Willcox, which ended after two weeks. Jones himself has previously stated he enjoys both having a partner and not, highlighting the extensive involvement required even without one.
The new season's celebrity pairings include Dani Dyer with Nikita Kuzmin, and Shaun Wright-Phillips with Alexis Warr, among many others. Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to return on Saturday, September 26, at 6:15 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
