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Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly star addresses the 'haters' following exciting news
Strictly star addresses the 'haters' following exciting news Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has been inundated with support from his fellow cast members as he shared some exciting news with his fans Fans of Neil won't need to wait until the next Strictly series to see him perform (Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror ) Strictly pro Neil Jones, has been met with an overwhelming wave of support from his fellow cast members as he joyfully shares news with his fans. Taking to social media, the dancer expressed his excitement about the announcement, stating "the news is out". Neil will once again be showcasing his moves on the dance floor ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's next series, which will be aired in autumn. However, fans won't have to wait that long to see him in action. The dancer confirmed he would be participating in various dancing workshop, including one in Swansea. It comes after the BBC has given Neil Jones the green light for another spin on the dance floor, as they unveiled the line-up of professional dancers returning for the 23rd series of Strictly, set to launch in autumn 2025. Joining Neil in the eagerly awaited return to BBC One's popular dance competition this year are several familiar faces including Welsh dancer Amy Dowden, Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Karen Hauer, and Nikita Kuzmin. Other returning stars such as Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola will also dazzle on the stage. Article continues below Adding to the anticipation, two new professional dancers will be unveiled as the series launch draws closer, reports Devon Live. Neil has previously been paired with stars including Toyah Willcox on the show (Image: BBC/Guy Levy ) Reacting to this month's announcement, Neil expressed his gratitude on Instagram: "I can't believe it's going to be a decade that I have been a pro on @bbcstrictly so to everyone that supports me and the show, thank you and I can't wait to continue entertaining the nation." Addressing both supporters and detractors, he said: "To the rest, come on it's about time you switch from being a hater to actually enjoying life and give me some love but if not no worries because I will continue with the good vibes and energy and being part of the show I love the most plus spreading my love and knowledge of dance that I have collected over the past 4 decades and over 45 titles worldwide." Before his much-anticipated comeback to television, Neil has plans to share his dancing prowess through workshops for those eager to pick up a move or two from the maestro. Over on Instagram, Neil thrilled his followers with a captivating video which also starred world champion dancer Craig Shaw. He said: "The news is out @prepdance on tour is coming to a city near you. 3 incredible dance workshops with two World champions @mr_craigshaw and @mr_njonesofficial and a special Strictly guest. You can book now online via the link in my Profile." Neil also shared the first batch of workshop dates, revealing: "Below are our first 4 dates and we are excited to have @kaiwidd joining us so book now because places are limited. 20th May Swansea. 10th June Dublin. 11th June Belfast. 14th June Glasgow." Upon announcing the workshops, Neil Jones received waves of excitement from his Strictly peers; Carlos Gu let out an elated "Woohoooo!", while Karen Hauer applauded with emoji claps, rooting for him by saying: "yesssss." Article continues below The announcement sparked quite a stir among fans and followers, as they conveyed their enthusiasm. One exclaimed: "Amazing! best of luck with it! ! ! !", and another added to the excitement stating, "How exciting, can't wait for Birmingham." A fan commented with sheer affection: "Love it! ! ! !", while another succinctly described the revelation as "Brilliant".
Edinburgh Live
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones shares career update as he tells fan 'the news is out'
Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones has been flooded with support from his co-stars after sharing some thrilling news with fans. Neil took to social media to declare "the news is out" and reveal how the public can catch a glimpse of him before his highly anticipated return to the ballroom. The BBC recently confirmed that Neil will be reprising his role as a professional dancer on Strictly later this year, as part of the show's 23rd series lineup. He'll be joined by fellow returning pros Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, and Nikita Kuzmin. Other familiar faces making a comeback include Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Vito Coppola. Additionally, two new professional dancers will be announced closer to the series premiere. Earlier this month, Neil expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating: "I can't believe it's going to be a decade that I have been a pro on @bbcstrictly so to everyone that supports me and the show, thank you and I can't wait to continue entertaining the nation." (Image: PA) He also addressed his detractors, saying: "To the rest, come on it's about time you switch from being a hater to actually enjoying life and give me some love but if not no worries because I will continue with the good vibes and energy and being part of the show I love the most plus spreading my love and knowledge of dance that I have collected over the past 4 decades and over 45 titles worldwide." Prior to his return to television, Neil has announced he's got more dancing in store for his fans as he shares exciting news on social media. On Instagram, Neil featured in a clip with world champion dancer Craig Shaw, breaking the news: "The news is out @prepdance on tour is coming to a city near you. 3 incredible dance workshops with two World champions @mr_craigshaw and @mr_njonesofficial and a special Strictly guest. You can book now online via the link in my Profile." He excitedly provided details of the first four dates of the tour, with a special mention for a guest performer: "Below are our first 4 dates and we are excited to have @kaiwidd joining us so book now because places are limited. 20th May Swansea. 10th June Dublin. 11th June Belfast. 14th June Glasgow." Neil's announcement was met with enthusiastic responses from his Strictly colleagues; Carlos Gu exclaimed: "Woohoooo!" and Karen Hauer cheered with a series of clapping emojis saying: "yesssss." His followers were equally supportive, with one saying: "Amazing! best of luck with it!!!!" while another was looking forward to the show: "How exciting, can't wait for Birmingham." One fan succinctly remarked: "Love is!!!!", and another simply added: "Brilliant!"
