Strictly’s Neil Jones opens up on co-star’s exit from BBC show ‘It was the right time’

NEIL JONES has opened up about one of his co-stars leaving Strictly Come Dancing as he admitted it "was the right time" for them to go.
NEIL JONES has opened up about one of his co-stars leaving Strictly Come Dancing as he admitted it "was the right time" for them to go.
The hint was dropped by the two time Glitterball Trophy winner just before taking her seat as a judge on Strictly's rival ITV Dancing on Ice.
The professional dancer has replaced John Barrowman on the judging panel.
The new pro skater on the ITV 1 show says he refuses to say the show's name.
John spoke out after a shock swap ahead of the live tour.
Aljaz is paired up with Sara Davies for the live tour - and Janette Manrara, his wife, will also be on the road with the couples as she acts as the tour's host each evening.
Johannes made history on the latest series of the show when he was paired with John Whaite
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