Strictly Come Dancing champion Katya Jones’ choreographer husband Neil set to replace axed Brendan Cole
A TV insider said of Neil: 'He has a wicked personality. Producers are lining him up for a star role'
STRICTLY champion Katya Jones’ choreographer husband Neil is set to replace Brendan Cole as one of the pro dancers this year, according to the show’s announcer.
It will make the pair, who married five years ago, the new power couple on the show alongside husband and wife pros Aljaž Škorjane and Janette Manrara.
The BBC1 show’s voiceover artist Alan Dedicoat said: “Neil Jones is doing it this year.
“He’s always been on the show but not coupled with someone, so it’ll be interesting to see how he does.”
Russian Latin champion Katya has only taken part in two series but quickly stole the show with her dance routines with politician Ed Balls in 2016 and won the glitter ball trophy with actor Joe McFadden last year.
A TV source said: “Neil has been a choreographer on the show since Katya joined but has always been keen to be partnered with one of the celebrities.
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“He is well liked by the other dancers and crew and he has a wicked personality.
“Producers are lining him up for a star role. The only thing that could stand in his way is height.”
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