Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones dealt crushing blow before series

Bookies say Dianne Buswell is the favourite - at 6/1.
Bookies say Dianne Buswell is the favourite - at 6/1.
It looks like some celebrities will need more mentoring from their Strictly pros than others
Claudia Winkleman has been hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Tess Daly for almost a decade, since she replaced Bruce Forsyth back in 2014 - but over the years, her kids have been calling for her to quit.
Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones has been hit by a major blow ahead of the upcoming 21st series, just a few months after he announced he was expecting his first child with fiancée Chyna Mills
Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins was back to front the ITV show but things took an awkard turn when her co-star took a savage swipe over her Strictly Come Dancing stint
Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe made history when he and dance partner John Whaite made it to the semi-finals of the BBC competition in the first all-male pairing.
The BBC radio star clapped back at questions from fans begging for her to reveal who she is paired up with
The Channel 4 Celebrity Gogglebox star admitted he would hit the ballroom but only on one condition.
The head judge, who will be back on the BBC show in September for a brand-new series, shared the backstage clip on Instagram.
Katya, the Russian pro dancer, spoke out to fans on Instagram as she called on them to re-watch BBC DIY SOS from earlier this week - and gave an update on her Strictly partner.
The TV presenter, 52, shares Jake, 19, Matilda, 15, and Arthur, 10, with her film producer husband Kris Thykier, 50, who she married in 2000.
Earlier this month, the actor, 20, confirmed that he would be taking part in Strictly, appearing live from the EastEnders set to reveal the news on BBC Breakfast.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nikita Kanda has taken to social media to tell fans she won't be letting slip who she’s partnered up with on the upcoming series
The dancer will take part in a one-off event.
Sherlock star will be one of 15 stars competing on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 when it kicks off in September, it has been confirmed.
Soap actor Bobby Brazier has been spotted as one of the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing when he steps out on the dance floor later this year, but he has been warned not to get 'distracted'
The One Show presenter shared the one factor that would get him on the Strictly ballroom
Strictly Come Dancing star and actress Amanda Abbington has opened up on having 'a lot of anxiety' after a family emergency before her appearance on the BBC show