Neil Jones has introduced that his father has died. The Strictly Come Dancing skilled was flooded with supportive messages as he issued a heartbreaking assertion. Taking to Instagram, the daddy of 1 shared a number of black and white pictures of his dad. He added the caption: “Yesterday I stated goodbye to my Dad for the ultimate time, I believed I knew my dad however yesterday I realised I didn’t after listening to so many beautiful & humorous tales from household and his closest associates, I do know he can be smiling trying down with a pint in his hand. Thanks Wendy and everybody for making it such a special occasion. RIP DAD.”
A lot of his fellow Strictly colleagues have despatched him loads of messages of help. Amy Dowden typed: “Love you my pal,” as professional dancer Nancy Xu stated: “Sending you numerous love.” Strictly winner Ellie Leach commented: “Sending numerous love Neil.”
Karen Hauer additionally chimed in: “Sending all our love Neil,” as former Strictly professional Ola Jordan stated: “So sorry to listen to this Neil. Sending you numerous love xxx.”
Gorka Marquez stated: “Sending love Neil,” while Dianne Buswell additionally commented: “Jonsey sending you a lot love.”
Michelle Visage moreover despatched a message and stated: “So sorry in your loss”, as Nikita Kanda additionally echoed: “Sending you numerous love so sorry in your loss.”
Contestant Vicky Pattison stated: “Sending you a lot love babe.” One in every of Neil’s followers left a message saying: “My condolences to you and your loved ones, Neil.”
Neil has been on the centre of the Strictly Come Dancing household for ten years as he made his return for 2025. Regardless of his large reputation with followers, he has solely been paired with three companions.
Again in 2019, he danced with BBC presenter Alex Scott and completed in fifth place. In 2021, he was paired with Nina Wadia, however they have been the primary couple to be eradicated.
Final yr, Neil was partnered with Tonya Willcox, they usually have been eradicated in week three. This yr, he has been listed as knowledgeable dancer, however doesn’t have a celeb associate.
