BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing pros for 2019

OHMYGOSSIP — The BBC have confirmed the professional dancer line-up for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2019.
The popular Latin and ballroom show will return to BBC One for its 17th series this autumn, and AJ Pritchard, Aljaž Škorjanec, Amy Dowden, Anton du Beke, Dianne Buswell, Giovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez, Graziano Di Prima, Janette Manrara, Johannes Radebe, Karen Clifton, Katya Jones, Kevin Clifton, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones and Oti Mabuse will all be performing.
Sarah James, executive producer at BBC Studios, said: “We are delighted that this year’s line-up of professional dancers for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is full of familiar faces and fan favourites.
“This amazing cast of incredibly talented world class professional dancers have provided ‘Strictly’ with some of its most memorable moments over the years and with more exciting announcements to come, plus world renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison also returning to the team.
“‘Strictly’ 2019 promises to continue to wow viewers with unforgettable performances as we welcome this dazzling line up of pros back to the ballroom.”
Katya will return to the dancefloor after causing controversy last year when she was caught sharing a smooch with her celebrity partner Seann Walsh during a night out.
The pair both apologised, branding the incident as a “one-off mistake”.
Seann was later dumped by his girlfriend Rebecca Humphries, but Katya remains with her husband and fellow ‘Strictly’ dancer Neil Jones, who will also return to the show this year.
Katya took to Instagram to thank ‘Strictly’ bosses for having her back for the new series, and vowed to give her “absolute best again” this year.
She wrote: “I’m eternally grateful to be back on @bbcstrictly season 17! I still remember that feeling when we danced on red carpet launch show for my very first time in 2016! I have never felt anything like this before. The buzz, the energy and happiness filled my heart! I never thought I would love this job so much and become the biggest #strictly fan myself! To have the opportunity to perform, to create, teach a beginner, see them grow, get to wear all these glamorous costumes, work with the best team in all departments- is an absolute blessing, that’s never taken for granted! Thank you for having me back and I’m ready to give my absolute best again this season! (sic)”
AJ will return to the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ ballroom for his fourth season after making it to the semi-final alongside his Paralympian partner Lauren Steadman last year, and Kevin – who triumphed on last year’s show alongside Stacey Dooley – will also be back.

Source: Female First
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