Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has hinted she may be leaving the show and moving on to new opportunities, telling fans she’s “not getting any younger”.
The 35-year-old dancer joined the BBC series in 2016 and has teased “exciting” projects for 2025, including a possible judging role.
Jones has hinted at a potential exit from Strictly Come Dancing
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Jones has been vocal in the aftermath of Evans’ dramatic exit from the Strictly live tour
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When asked about her Strictly future, she said: “I will continue doing it as long as I have the same passion for it. But we are growing and evolving. And not getting any younger.”
She added it was important to “create a future for myself doing things I love.”
Jones has also hinted at a potential judging role in her future. When asked which judge she would most be like, she posed by a ‘judges only’ sign and teased: “Hm… we might get to see soon what kind of judge I am going to be.”
She elaborated on her qualifications, saying: “I’ve got the knowledge and the credentials to be technically demanding, but I have been on the other side for so long that I understand the importance of being compassionate and encouraging.”
It is not the first time the possibility of a Strictly exit for Jones has been rumoured – as she was thought to be furious about response to the treatment of Evans earlier this year.
An insider told The Sun: “Katya is really upset about what has happened and feel like it’s all been blown out of proportion.
“Her friends are worried this is making her fall out of love with the show and wonder if she will do it again next year. There is only so much drama she can take,” the source added.
After the tumultuous Strictly live tour concluded in February, Jones took a break from the UK, sharing updates from her travels in Australia.
The 35-year-old shared her thoughts while adventuring in the Western Aussie town of Exmouth. “My mind wasn’t thinking about the past or a future. I was totally present in right here, right now,” the star reflected in an Instagram post.
She added the trip provided her with: “Priceless moments that fill my cup, fill my heart, recharge me, ground me, balance me. What a blessing. What a privilege it is to be alive.”
