The Strictly professional opened up about his hopes to create a ‘calmer’ life-style for him and his household

Strictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones has revealed his plans to start out a quieter life within the countryside as he joins a particular sequence of Movie star Escape To The Nation. It was confirmed earlier this yr that the skilled dancer was becoming a member of a star-studded line up for the BBC programme, which is returning for its third season.

Different well-known faces embody Free Ladies star Janet Road-Porter, Gareth Malone, Chesney Hawkes, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock and Angellica Bell, who’re all on the hunt to flee the hustle and bustle of metropolis life for some countryside peace with their companions or households.

The celebrities will likely be exploring places from the traditional woodlands of the New Forest to the wild moorlands of Yorkshire, alongside Escape To The Nation’s roster of hosts. Neil has now opened up about his hopes of discovering someplace “peaceable”, in an escape from his “hectic” life revolving across the BBC dance present, Wales On-line stories.

The dancer welcomed his child daughter Havana in 2023, who he shares with Love Island star Chyna Mills. Neil shared with The Solar: “It felt like the suitable second to search for one thing just a little greater and calmer for my household.

“My life can get fairly hectic with rehearsals, exhibits, and travelling, and London is all the time buzzing, so I needed to discover what a quieter, extra grounded life-style would possibly appear to be for us.

“Someplace peaceable however not remoted. I need area for Havana to run round, contemporary air, stunning walks, and hopefully just a few cattle close by. Most of all, I need someplace that feels welcoming and straightforward to unwind in.”

After the information of Neil and Chyna’s look on Escape To The Nation was shared on-line, followers rushed to share their pleasure, with one writing: “Can’t anticipate this!”

One other chimed in: “What a deal with” whereas a 3rd exclaimed: “That is the perfect present on Earth.”

The Beeb beforehand confirmed that the brand new hour-long specials will observe the celebrities as they enterprise past their acquainted city environment looking for the right countryside escape.

The discharge teased: “Alongside the best way, they’ll uncover the rewards and realities of rural life, from gorgeous landscapes and characterful properties to the communities that make Britain’s countryside so distinctive.

“Every episode gives not solely a glimpse into the property market but additionally a private journey, because the celebrities mirror on what evokes their very own dream of an easier, slower-paced life.”

John Comerford, Head of Bare West, a Fremantle label and Government Producer stated: ‘We’re thrilled to be saying the return of Movie star Escape to the Nation.

“Watching our celebrities expertise the great thing about rural Britain, while exploring the potential of a brand new life within the countryside, is a pleasure, and we can’t anticipate viewers to see it.’

Julie Shaw, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime added: “There’s nothing fairly like sitting at house and watching your favorite celebrities try to discover their dream properties throughout the UK and realising they’re similar to us!

“Movie star Escape to the Nation has shortly gained over the hearts of audiences as they get an unique look into the non-negotiables of our house-hunting stars!”

Movie star Escape to the Nation Sequence 3 airs from Sunday twenty first December at 6.05pm on BBC One and iPlayer.