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Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones is "gutted", as he has 'missed out' on a celebrity partner for a sixth time ahead of the new series. Its launch is just weeks away, and both the professionals and celebrities have been training for a number of weeks in preparation. However, it is now being reported that 41 year old Neil is one of the professionals who will not be paired up with a celeb.

The star-studded Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up has been unveiled in a gripping first-look trailer. While fans of the BBC show had already been privy to the celebrities they can expect to see compete this year, it's the first time the professionals joining have been confirmed.

As excitement mounts for the return of Strictly Come Dancing later this month, BBC bosses have taken things up a notch with the release of the show's incredible preview trailer.The trailer, to be seen on TV for the first time tonight, Saturday, 2 September, sees the show's professional dancers performing an amazing routine, filmed at Tate Britain in London. OK! can also reveal the video here, ahead of its first TV screening. The dazzling professional dancers already revealed for the upcoming series are: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu.

With Strictly Come Dancing set to return to our screens in a matter of weeks, fans will be able to get their first look at this year’s jaw dropping professionals when The Launch trailer drops ahead of the new series. The highly anticipated trailer will be aired on BBC One this Saturday night (2 September) and will see our favourite professional dancers perform a stunning routine which will open the launch show with a glitter filled bang later this month.

Strictly Come Dancing is due to return to BBC One this month. And while the launch show date has yet to be announced, the channel has kicked off September with a stunning launch trailer.

Johannes Radebe has revealed that he's heard Roman Kemp's calls for them to partner up on Strictly Come Dancing - and he's incredibly keen as well! The 30-year-old radio DJ told OK! in July that he would only take part in Strictly if he could dance in a same-sex partnership with Johannes, 36, to avoid rumours about the so-called ‘Strictly curse’. "The only way I’d do Strictly is if I was teamed up with Johannes [Radebe]," he said. "I think sometimes the show takes away from the skill of the dancers and it becomes like a soap opera of who’s dating who." And now Johannes has said that he would love to partner up with Roman, revealing him to be his dream celebrity partner.

Kai Widdrington may be loved up with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova, however the professional dancer has revealed that he doesn't get to see much of her when the show is on TV. The 28-year-old, who confirmed his romance with fellow dancer Nadiya, 33, in January last year, told OK! in an exclusive interview that it's "difficult" to find time to spend with his girlfriend. "During the show, myself and my girlfriend [fellow professional Nadiya Bychkova] try to spend as much time together as we can but it’s very, very difficult because of rehearsals," the professional dancer said.

Neil Jones has opened up about becoming a father for the first time, revealing that the baby may arrive during a live show of Strictly Come Dancing.The 40-year-old professional dancer, who is entering his eighth series of the BBC competition, announced in April that he was expecting his first child with Love Island's Chyna Mills, 24. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, Neil said that he's prepared if Chyna gives birth during Strictly - although he'll be telling her to "hold on as long as she can". "Chyna wants to give birth now - she's ready to go.

Fans have said they're 'so sorry' as Shirley Ballas led tributes as the Strictly Come Dancing team mourned a tragic loss. The dance contest's head judge took to Instagram to share her own tribute following the death of designer and former dancer Luca Sartori.

Rehearsals for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing have kicked off, with the show's pro dancers being snapped leaving the studio following a hard day at work.The dancers all appeared in high spirits as Johannes Radebe led the way, just days after former celeb partner John Whaite opened up about how he "fell in love" with Johannes during his time on the show. Johannes was joined at the studio by his fellow professional dancers Neil Jones, Nancy Xu, Graziano Di Prima,Lauren Oakley, Dianne Buswell, Katya Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, and Karen Hauer.The pros will soon be paired up with a celeb partner, in the hopes of taking home the coveted glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have predicted a blow for professional dancer Neil Jones, as they suggest he may find himself without a celebrity partner for the second year in a row. Following the announcement of this year's star-studded lineup, which includes ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas, former Love Islander Zara McDermott, and broadcaster Angela Scanlon, fans have shared their predicted pairings, with many predicting that Neil will miss out once again.

Zara McDermott has made history as the first Love Island contestant to appear as a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing, but OK! can exclusively reveal that her boyfriend Sam Thompson is a tad sceptical about her upcoming career move. Former Made In Chelsea regular Sam is said to be feeling “insecure” over her Strictly stint, given that when she last appeared in a reality competition she cheated on him and they split up. “They broke up because of it but have claimed to be super strong ever since,” a source has told OK!.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have rushed to support Karen Hauer as she sparked concern with her social media post. The dancer took to Instagram with a tired-looking snap as she continued to get stuck into rehearsals for the BBC One dance contest.

Baby bliss is definitely on its way for Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones as he cradled his partner Love Island star Chyna Mills' baby bump at a public appearance. The pair, due to become parents this autumn, appeared at the Haunted Mansion premiere in London.

Fans have been given the first hint at when Strictly Come Dancing will be returning in 2023 as line-up rumours ramp up. It's been seven months since the dazzling final of the 2022 edition of the BBC One dance contest.

Chyna Mills and Neil Jones are making the most of their final weeks as a family of two, with a sun-soaked holiday in California. Known to TV fans for appearing in Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing respectively, the 24 and 41 year old stars were photographed hand-in-hand on a Californian beach this week as the waves washed over their feet.

Love Island’s Chyna Mills has taken to Instagram to show off her growing baby bump in a skintight outfit ahead of welcoming her first child, with the mum-to-be absolutely glowing in the snaps. Chyna, 24, revealed that she was expecting her first child with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Neil Jones, 41, in April, and has since been sharing her pregnancy journey with her followers.Taking to Instagram, the former Love Islander flaunted her blossoming baby bump in gorgeous new pics.

Love Island's Chyna Mills has confirmed that she and fiancé Neil Jones have already chosen a name for their unborn baby as she revealed she “absolutely loves it” and that is it “meaningful”. Chyna revealed she was expecting her first child with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Neil Jones, 41, in April and has been sharing her journey with her followers ever since.

Former Love Island star Chyna Mills cut a very glamorous appearance when she attended the UK film premiere of No Hard Feelings, cradling her growing baby bump.The 24 year old reality TV star, who is pregnant with her first child with fiancé Neil Jones, who is a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, wore a flattering one shoulder green floor length gown. Smiling for the cameras alongside her beau, 41, the couple who have decided to postpone their wedding plans until after the birth of their baby, looked happier than ever while posing on the red carpet arm in arm.

Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson opened up about her "inner demons" in her last blog post which she posted just over a year before her tragic death at the age of 38.The dancer's death was announced by her sister in an emotional Facebook post. She wrote: "My beautiful baby sister is no longer with us and I don't know how to process it.

Britain's Got Talent star Kerri-Anne Donaldson has tragically passed away and many tributes have flooded in for the 'talented' dancer.

A former semi-finalist on Britain's Got Talent, Kerri-Anne Donaldson has died. Kerri performed on the hit ITV show back in 2014 and her death was tragically confirmed this morning.The cause of death isn't yet known. Kerri was part of a group called Kings and Queens which also featured Strictly Come Dancing pros, Neil Jones, Kai Widdrington and Katya Jones.

Chyna Mills was effortlessly chic as she cradled her baby bump on the red carpet with her fiancé, Neil Jones. The 24-year-old Love Island alum is currently pregnant with her first child with her Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer partner, Neil, 41.The happy couple were the epitome of glitz and glamour as they worked the red carpet on June 7. Chyna sported a fitted white midi dress with cut-out detailing revealing her blossoming bump.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones and his Love Island star girlfriend Chyna Mills have announced the gender of their baby... with the help of his BBC co-stars in an adorable moment on stage.

Seann Walsh has claimed that Phillip Schofield "will never recover" after his This Morning drama, which saw him "lose everything". The 37-year-old comedian likened Phillip’s situation to the one he experienced when he cheated on his then-girlfriend, they have since split, with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones.

Gorka Marquez may be vying for the Glitterball trophy again later this year but he has something much bigger ahead of him first. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently counting down the weeks until he welcomes his second child with fiancee Gemma Atkinson.

Gorka Marquez has finally addressed missing out on the Glitterball trophy last year as he gears up for a return to Strictly Come Dancing. Fans cried that the Spanish dancer had been 'robbed' following the final of the BBC One dance contest at the end of last year.

Love Island star Chyna Mills has confirmed her wedding will “definitely not” be this year, amid tongue-in-cheek concerns she’ll be a “bridezilla”.The 24 year old reality star is currently pregnant with her first child with fiancé, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Neil Jones, 41. Chyna has been keeping fans updated on her pregnancy since revealing the sweet news last month.

Detectives have issued CCTV and video footage of a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Stockport. The man was caught on camera at approximately 4pm on Friday April 21 2023, taking aim at a property on Wilmslow Road.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington are head over heels in love – and it’s a good job, because they’re currently in each other’s pockets 24/7.The couple, who found love while appearing on the dance competition in 2021, have been busy wowing fans across the country with their tour, Once Upon A Time, and have been inseparable both on and off the dance floor. “We’re together every minute of the day, which we love,” beams Kai, 27, who says he was “instantly attracted” to the Ukrainian dancer. “It makes it a lot easier for us.” But Nadiya, 33, who shares daughter Mila, six, with her former fiancé, footballer Matija Škarabot, says she and Kai are prioritising their careers before they think about marriage and more children.

Neil Jones and Chyna Mills are suffering from constant trolling since they announced they're expecting their first child together and are also engaged. The Strictly Come Dancing professional and his Love Island fiancée, whom he met on the events circuit after the latter was a bombshell on the show last summer, have fallen head over heels for each other in the space of a few months.

Neil Jones and Chyna Mills say their unborn baby is the victim of online trolls.  The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 40, and his Love Island star fiancé, 24, who went official last August, have been left upset by vile comments on social medias. Chyna, who announced her pregnancy and engagement earlier this month, took to Instagram to reveal she has 'not been able to sleep' the past few nights.

Gorka Marquez has admitted his struggle to leave his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their daughter as he headed off for work. The Strictly Come Dancing star is preparing to hit the road with a number of her BBC One co-stars on the Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals UK tour.

Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez both had two-word responses as their return to Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The pair are among the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2023 edition of the BBC One show which was revealed by the broadcasted on Friday (April 21).

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the professional dancers, judges and presenters for the upcoming 2023 series - with a slew of fan favourites returning.The hit BBC One dance show is due to return this Autumn for its impressive and highly-anticipated 21st series. For the upcoming 2023 series, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back as presenters to oversee proceedings each weekend.

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