55 h. ago Strictly’s Katya Jones shares sweet text message from Lewis Cope on morning of their first dance

Dancing duo are at the top of the leaderboard thanks to their energetic Jive

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55 h. ago Strictly pro Katya Jones reveals very late night text message from Lewis Cope

Actor Lewis Cope sent a very late night message to his professional dance partner Katya Jones as she revealed what he said to her following their first routine together

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56 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones reveals sweet message from Lewis Cope ahead of live show

The Emmerdale star impressed the Strictly judges with his first ever routine

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63 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says 'it would be criminal’ in response to judges' Lewis Cope comments

The judges told the actor that he may need to 'reign in' his energy going forward

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says 'send help' after Lewis Cope 'can't get over' statement

The pair got their stint in the BBC One dance contest off to a flying start

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4 d. ago Strictly star Chris Robshaw's wife Camilla Kerslake ignites fresh feud as she takes a swipe at 'experienced dancers' on the show

The BBC show has faced complaints from fans that some celebrity contestants have an unfair advantage, as West End star Amber Davies and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope have previous dance training.

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5 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope hit with same comparison after first performance in Tess Daly 'link'

The former Emmerdale star didn't hold back during his first live performance on the hit BBC One dance show alongside Katya Jones

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6 d. ago You're too good! BBC chiefs twice rejected Amber Davies for Strictly because she'd starred in musicals

As the row over her casting grows, The Mail on Sunday can reveal the West End star had previously met with BBC bosses only to be told she had too much experience.

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6 d. ago Strictly female pros to perform raunchiest ever routine inspired by US pop megastar for Icons Week

STRICTLY’S female pros will perform their raunchiest ever routine in a Britney Spears medley for Icons Week. Tributes to the pop star will include Katya Jones, 36, donning a red catsuit to replicate Britney, 43, in her iconic Oops! I Did It Again video. Nadiya Bychkova, 36, will be in a ringmaster costume, like Britney...

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7 d. ago Strictly's Katya Jones says 'just like that' after Lewis Cope 'promise' hours before first live show

The pair have been busy practising for their first live performance in the BBC One dance contest

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8 d. ago Strictly's Katya Jones shares 'babies' update as Lewis Cope gets new 'role' away from training room

The pair are currently preparing for their first performance after they were revealed as one of the BBC dance contest's couples

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9 d. ago Strictly's Katya Jones says Lewis Cope's dance background is 'hindrance' on BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has spoken out about her partner Lewis Cope's previous dance experience

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9 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says Lewis Cope's dance past could be 'hindrance'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has spoken out about her partner Lewis Cope's previous dance experience

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1 week ago Katya Jones rejects Strictly fix row and says Lewis Cope's West End past is a 'hindrance'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has hit out at fix claims in this year's competition after it was revealed her partner Lewis Cope has previous dance experience

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1 week ago Inside Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope's 'overlooked' role in ITV's Vera

Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope has been paired with Russian professional Katya Jones.

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones and Lewis Cope head out for a cosy walk as they take a break from training

Strolling around a park in Surrey, the duo looked deep in conversation while spending some down time together.

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas rejected from celebrity dating app three times

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about her love life after being rejected from dating app Raya.

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones makes sweet Lewis Cope move after 'meant to be' admission

The professional dancer has been revealed as the Emmerdale star's teacher as they compete in the hit BBC dance contest this year

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope's huge family, West End debut and link to David Beckham

The actor stepped in as a last-minute replacement after the 2025 line-up was already confirmed

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2 w. ago Wynne Evans says 'it's a difficult time' as year since Strictly Come Dancing stint looms

The opera singer took part in the 2024 run of the BBC One dance contest alongside Katya Jones

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