Neil Jones is reportedly not paired with a celebrity partner for the upcoming series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, according to multiple outlets. The reports say Jones, a long-running professional on the show, is “gutted” by the decision.
Jones has been a regular in the programme since joining in 2016. The outlets state that he has gone without a celebrity partner for seven of the ten years he has appeared on Strictly, implying he will not be featured in the upcoming run in the same way as other professional dancers.
The coverage focuses on Jones’ lack of a partner assignment and the timing of the news ahead of the new series, rather than offering broader details on the show’s casting process or any specific reasons for his omission. Both sources present the development as a reported arrangement for the next season, rather than a confirmed on-air change announced by the BBC or the show itself.
