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Sports Creator Trades Haaland for Heels on Strictly
26 Sep
Summary
- Social media star John Nellis from Newcastle, County Down is joining Strictly.
- He is paired with professional dancer Katya Jones for the new series.
- Nellis quit his air traffic controller job to focus on content creation.
Social media sensation John Nellis, originally from Newcastle, County Down, is set to swap the world of elite sports interviews for the glitz and glamour of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. Nellis, who has amassed an audience of over 20 million followers across social media platforms, will be competing in the latest series of the popular television show.
He has been partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones for his Strictly journey. This exciting new venture marks a significant career shift for Nellis, who left his role as an air traffic controller approximately four years ago to pursue his passion for content creation full-time. His decision has paid off, establishing him as one of the UK's leading sports content creators.
