Meet Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Jones and Neil Jones. Find out who their partners have been over the years, their biggest achievements, and fun personal facts. Table of Contents
Who are Katya and Neil Jones?
Katya and Neil Jones are world-class professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. They have danced together for more than a decade, winning multiple international titles.
- Former British, European and World Latin American Champions
- Ranked No.1 in England in Professional Latin
- Four-time undefeated British National Professional Champions
Who was Katya Jones’ partner in 2024?
In the 2024 series, Katya was paired with Welsh opera singer and TV personality Wynne Evans. The duo entertained audiences with a vibrant Samba, a bold Salsa at Halloween, and made it all the way to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom before being eliminated.
Who was Neil Jones’ partner in 2024?
In the 2024 series, Neil partnered with rock legend Toyah Willcox. Their routines were creative and full of theatrical flair, though the pair sadly exited in Week 3.
Who is Katya Jones’s Strictly partner in 2025?
In 2025, Katya is partnered with actor Lewis Cope (age 29), best known for his role playing Nicky Miligan in Emmerdale.
Katya’s daring choreography and Lewis’s acting skills could deliver bold, dramatic, and unforgettable routines.
What has to say Lewis on joining Strictly 2025:
“I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!”
Does Neil Jones’s Have a Strictly partner in 2025?
For the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Neil doesn’t have a celebrity partner. Don’t worry though as fans will still get to enjoy his talent and energy, as he continues to shine in the dazzling group numbers and special pro routines throughout the series.
Katya Jones Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
| Full Name | Ekaterina Andreevna Sokolova |
| Age | 36 (born 12 May 1989) |
| Height | 1.68m |
| From | St Petersburg, Russia |
| Relationship Status | Single (formerly married to Neil Jones, separated 2019) |
| Favourite Dance | Latin |
Neil Jones Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
| Age | 43 (born 4 May 1982) |
| Height | 1.75m (5ft 9in) |
| From | Münster, Germany |
| Relationship Status | Engaged to Chyna Mills (Love Island), with whom he shares a daughter, Havana (born 2023) |
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Katya Jones Frequently Asked Questions
Is Katya Jones single?
Yes. Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya was married to former dance partner and Strictly professional dancer Neil Jones. They announced their separation in 2019 – the couple had been together for 11 years and married for six.
What are Katya’s greatest dance achievements?
- 3× World Amateur Latin Champion with Neil Jones (2010–2012)
- World Professional Latin Showdance Champion (2015)
- 4× British National Professional Champion
- Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy winner (2017 with Joe McFadden)
Who is Katya Jones’ professional dance partner?
Despite separating in September 2019, Katya and her ex-husband Neil, continued to work together on many dance projects as well as exploring individual projects.
In 2023 Katya partnered Aljaz Skorjanec for many shows & performances, including Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends
What’s Katya’s favourite dance?
Definitely a cheeky Latin number!
When did Katya Jones join Strictly?
Katya bounced onto our screens back in 2016 when she put former Labour MP, Ed Balls, through his paces on the Strictly dance floor. Who’d have thought watching a former politician attempting the Salsa to Gangnam Style could be so addictive?
Who has Katya Jones danced with on Strictly?
Has Katya ever won Strictly?
Yes, Katya and Joe McFadden knocked out the rest of the competition to claim the trophy in 2017.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
Katya Jones Fact?
Katya appeared on Celebrity Hunted 2022
The pro dancer swapped the ballroom for being on the run as part of the celebrity edition of the hit show in 2022.
Has Katya ever had a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
Ed Balls did nearly drop Katya during their American Smooth, however in October 2019 Katya accidentally fell over in the middle of the dance floor whilst performing with Mike Bushell. Ever the professional, Katya continued directing their performance for a fantastic finish!
Find out more about Katya’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Neil Jones Facts Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neil Jones single?
Neil is engaged to Love Islands’ Chyna Mills, they have been dating since 2022. In April 2023 Neil and the former Love Island star, 24, announced they had become engaged as they shared Chyna was pregnant.
Who has Neil from Strictly had a baby with?
Neil Jones and his fiancée Chyna Mills have welcomed their first child together, Havana Jones. The couple announced news of their daughter’s arrival on 4th October 2023.
Speaking on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday, proud Neil admitted he “can’t stop smiling” since welcoming his little bundle of joy into the world and becoming a dad.
Speaking of their name choice, pro dancer Neil revelaed “Cuba is the home of dance and very multicultural so it was perfect; it sums us up”
What are Neil’s greatest dance achievements?
- 3x World Amateur Latin Champion with Katya Jones
- World Professional Latin Showdance Champion
- 4x British National Champion
- Choreographer and performer on Strictly Come Dancing and It Takes Two
- Former leader of troupe Kings and Queens on Britain’s Got Talent
Who is Neil’s professional dance partner?
Despite separating in September 2019, Neil and his former wife, Katya, are continuing to work together on many dance projects as well as exploring individual projects.
In 2024 Neil is partnering Diane Buswell.
What’s Neil’s favourite dance?
Hmm not sure about that.
When did Neil join Strictly?
Cast your minds back to 2016 and you’ll see Neil giving it his all in the Group Dances in series 14.
Who has Neil danced with on Strictly?
Has Neil ever won Strictly?
Sadly not, Alex & Neil didn’t manage to swipe the Glitter Ball in 2019 after being eliminated at the quarter finals.
In 2021 Neil and Nina’s theatrical Tango wasn’t enough to keep them in as they were the first couple to leave the competition in week 2.
Has Neil ever had a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
It happens to the best of them and Neil is no exception. Whilst dancing with his first ever celebrity partner, Alex Scott, in series 17, the couple suffered numerous microphone entanglements during the first Argentine Tango of the series to ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ by Bishop Briggs. In fact, Tess Daly had to tear them apart before the judges could give their critique. Ironic really!
Find out more about Neil’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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www.dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Neil_Jones_and_Ekaterina_Jones_103477/Details
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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 all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
