Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones breaks silence after missing out on a celebrity partner for 4th year running
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Neil Jones has opened up about missing out on a celebrity partner once again – insisting he’s happy with the decision.
The pro dancer, 41, has only ever been partnered with two celebrities despite joining the show seven years ago – and was snubbed once again this year.
Speaking ahead of the series launch, Neil told : “I think this is going to be my eighth series, and I’ve had two partners on the main show.
“I would honestly say to you, I love when I have a partner, and I love when I don’t have a partner.”
He went on to explain that he is still very busy on the show, saying: “When you don’t have a partner, a lot of people think you just sit at home. But you really don’t.
“On Strictly, they make sure you’ve got plenty to do. We’re doing group numbers and music acts, we help out other pros.”
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Neil is currently expecting his first child, a baby girl, with his Love Island star fiancee Chyna Mills.
Sources previously said the star “feels like he’s won the lottery” due to the impending arrival of his baby with Chyna.
They told : “Of course it's disappointing, but Neil feels like he's won the lottery at the moment, so he won't be sweating it too much.
“He and Chyna can't wait to welcome their new arrival, and at least his lesser role in this years' series means he will be able to be more hands-on."
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The hunk came fifth with footballer Alex Scott in 2019 but was part of the first couple to be eliminated when he was paired with EastEnders legend Nina Wadia two years later.
