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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

HISTORICAL FACTS: Strictly come dancing legend reportedly survives bbc show s major revamps - Caught on Camera

Katya Jones Gorka Márquez Karen Hauer
  • Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly undergoing a revamp for its 2026 series, with several professional dancers expected to be dropped.
  • Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Nadiya Bychkova are believed to have been told they will not return.
  • Katya Jones, however, is reportedly set to remain on the show, with sources indicating bosses consider her a “legend” due to her popularity and choreography skills.
  • Jones, who debuted in 2016 and won in 2017, has been involved in notable partnerships, including a same-sex pairing and a recent memorable performance with Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope.
  • Fans have expressed support for the departing dancers, including Karen Hauer, the show's longest-standing professional, and Gorka Márquez, who reached the final twice.

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Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

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