BBC verified this week that they turned down issues of ‘blatant projection of homosexuality’ concerning her identical-intercourse pairing with Nicola Adams for the duration of past year’s demonstrate.
And Katya Jones proved to have the total assistance of Strictly Arrive Dancing driving her on Thursday as she sported a purple plaid coat and burgundy trousers soon after being confirmed for their 2021 pro dancer line-up.
The dancing feeling, 31, experienced a good deal to smile about as she exited BBC’s Early morning Reside studio after presenting the Strictly Exercise section.
Capture the eye: Katya Jones beamed on Thursday as she sported a purple plaid coat and burgundy trousers soon after being confirmed for Strictly Appear Dancing’s 2021 line-up
Her colourful outfit, reminiscent of the 70s’ psychedelic era, comprised of a knitted plaid coat and navy leading with a rainbow and the term ‘happy,’ emblazoned on the entrance.
Katya added a golden contact with stunning metallic brogues.
She determined to hold her make-up to a least and she styled her chocolate tresses in an easy wave as she departed the setting up in London.
On Wednesday, Strictly announced its professional line-up for the 2021 sequence with reigning double champion Oti Mabuse returning to the demonstrate.
Back again to business enterprise: The skilled dancer, 31, experienced plenty to smile about as she exited BBC ‘s Morning Live studio just after presenting the Strictly Health phase on the clearly show
The BBC has confirmed the 16 dancers who will strike the dance floor this Autumn, with enthusiast favourites such as Anton Du Beke, Johannes Radebe and Dianne Buswell all again.
It arrives just after it was noted that BBC bosses were being ‘worried’ that Oti, 30, would depart the clearly show after landing a new judging occupation on ITV’s The Masked Dancer.
But it is really now distinct that Oti will be again in the ballroom when the new series kicks off in the autumn right after being topped the winner of the 2020 clearly show with Invoice Bailey adhering to her 2019 acquire with Kelvin Fletcher.
Although Anton, 54, is to continue on his reign as Strictly Occur Dancing’s longest-serving expert dancer by marking his 19th time on the clearly show.
Positive: Her vibrant outfit, reminiscent of the 70s’ psychedelic period, comprised of a knitted plaid coat and navy major with a rainbow and the term ‘happy,’ emblazoned on the entrance
Normal magnificence: She made a decision to hold her make-up to a bare minimum and she styled her chocolate tresses in an effortless wave as she departed the making in London
Producing up the feminine execs are Oti, Janette Manrara, Amy Dowden, Dianne, 31, Karen Hauer, Katya, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova and Nancy Xu.
While Aljaž Škorjanec, Anton, Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Johannes, 33, and Neil Jones make up the male pros.
Sarah James, Government Producer of BBC Studios mentioned of the information: ‘We are so thrilled to be welcoming back our outstanding line-up of specialist dancers for 2021.
‘Their passion and determination for Strictly shone by extra than at any time previous yr as they all sacrificed so substantially to deliver an unforgettable sequence all through unprecedented and demanding occasions.
Secured a place: On Wednesday, the BBC confirmed which 16 dancers will return to the dance ground for the impending Autumn series
‘With so substantially expertise returning to the ballroom, the 2021 sequence guarantees additional present-stopping choreography, memorable performances and globe class dancing.’
There are normally a range of reserve dancers who carry out in the group dances and move in if another pro is unwell or wounded.
Also on Wednesday, the iconic BBC dancing competitors rejected grievances built about Strictly Occur Dancing’s initial ever identical-sex pairing.
According to The Mirror, the broadcaster has stood by former experienced boxer Nicola, 38, and her dance companion Katya right after some members of the community complained about the pairing.
Listed here come the ladies! Making up the woman execs are Amy Dowden, Oti Mabuse, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Dianne Buswell, Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer, Katya and Nancy Xu (pictured L-R in 2020)
Professionals: Anton Du Beke, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Neil Jones, Aljaž Škorjanec, Giovanni Pernice and Johannes Radebe make up the male pros (pictured L-R in 2020)
The complaints referred particularly to the December 19 closing and have been produced in excess of the alleged ‘blatant projection of homosexuality’, in accordance to BBC’s Government Problems Device (Ecu).
Although they did not validate the actual amount of grievances manufactured, the BBC did say they had been ‘not upheld’.
Nicola and Katya have been the show’s 1st at any time exact same-sex pairing and had been forced to pull out of the competition early immediately after Katya examined positive for Covid-19.
A agent for the BBC declined to comment on the grievances when contacted by MailOnline.
Grievances: Also on Wednesday, the BBC dancing clearly show verified they rejected grievances of ‘blatant projection of homosexuality’ concerning Katya’s historic similar-sexual intercourse pairing with Nicola Adams in 2020