Meet Jowita Przystal, professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star. From her early wins on The Greatest Dancer to lifting the Glitterball Trophy in 2022, Jowita has dazzled audiences with her talent and charisma.
Meet Jowita Przystal, professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star. From her early wins on The Greatest Dancer to lifting the Glitterball Trophy in 2022, Jowita has dazzled audiences with her talent and charisma. Table of Contents
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What Is Jowita Przystal Best Known For?
- 2022 Strictly Come Dancing Champion with Hamza Yassin
- Winner of BBC One’s The Greatest Dancer 2020 with partner Michael Danilczuk
- Professional on Strictly Come Dancing since 2021
In 2022, Jowita made her debut with a celebrity partner and went on to win the series. Her partnership with wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin captivated viewers across the UK.
Who was Jowita Przystal’s Celebrity Partner in 2025?
In 2025, Jowita was partnered with broadcaster Ross King (age 62), best known for his role as LA Correspondent for ITV’s Breakfast Shows Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.
Ross’s charisma combined with Jowita’s high-energy routines delivered charm, entertainment and plenty of sparkle.
Jowita and Ross were the second couple to leave the competition in movie week. Thunderbirds were go with their Paso Doble. Whilst the judges saw an improvement on previous routines there were mistakes and despite the Thunderbirds puppet theme it was a little too stiff.
What Ross has to say about joining Strictly 2025:
“From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom – it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show. I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes! Let’s give this the best that I can! As my mum always said: ‘You’ll never know till you give it a go!’”
Who Was Jowita Przystal’s Celebrity Partner in 2024?
In the 2024 series of Strictly, Jowita was partnered with Pete Wicks, best known from The Only Way Is Essex.
Who Is Pete Wicks?
Pete, age 36, is a podcast host and reality TV personality. From TOWIE to Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, he’s no stranger to challenges. He described dancing live every week as “absolutely terrifying”—but was eager to embrace it.
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Key Facts About Jowita Przystal
| Fact | Details |
| Age | 31 (Born 22 August 1994) |
| Height | 1.5m |
| From | Originally from Poland, now based in London |
| Strictly Debut | Joined in Summer 2021 |
| Favourite Dance | We’ll let you know! |
Has Jowita Ever Won Strictly?
Yes – Jowita won Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 with partner Hamza Yassin.
Who Has Jowita Przystal Danced With on Strictly?
| Series (Year) | Celebrity Partner | Position |
| 20 (2022) | Hamza Yassin | 1st place (Winners) |
| 21 (2023) | Jody Cundy CBE | 13th place (third couple eliminated) |
| 22 (2024) | Pete Wicks | 5th place (eliminated in semi-finals) |
Is Jowita Przystal in a Relationship?
Jowita was previously in a long-term relationship with dance partner Michael Danilczuk. The pair met in 2013 at a summer dance camp in Krakow. They didn’t initially get on, but a year of dancing together led to romance.
What Are Jowita Przystal’s Biggest Dance Achievements?
- Polish Open Latin Champion 2014
- Winner of The Greatest Dancer 2020 (with Michael Danilczuk)
- Starred in Burn The Floor, Legally Blonde The Musical, and Rock of Ages
Where Can I Find Out More About Jowita?
Jowita Przystal Tour Dates & Venues
Find out all about Jowita Przystal participation in The Strictly Professionals Tour
strictlytheprofessionals.com
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Oti Mabuse
Meet the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters
Learn more about Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
