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Lorna Hughes

Nicola Adams to make surprise Strictly Come Dancing return with partner Katya Jones

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones are returning to Strictly Come Dancing for one final dance.

The pair - the first same-sex couple to compete in the hit BBC show - were forced to leave the competition after Katya tested positive for Covid-19.

But they will return to the ballroom in the coming weeks for a non-competitive routine.

Olympic boxer Adams, 38, revealed the news during an appearance on BBC Two spin-off It Takes Two.

She said: “Well as my saying goes I do like doing the most. Me and Katya will be coming back.”

The star admitted it had been strange watching the programme from home.

Appearing via video link, she said: “It was a bit weird not being part of the show but I have to say everybody did amazingly.

"There were 10s being thrown out and Anton did great as well.”

Professional dancer Anton Du Beke filled in the judging panel while Motsi Mabuse was self-isolating following an “urgent” trip to Germany.

Adams also spoke of her frustration at having to exit the competition after scoring well with the judges.

She said: “It was a little bit frustrating not being able to continue when I had just got back into the swing of things and I was enjoying the dance and everything.

“But the rules are in place to keep everybody safe so I’m doing my part.”

A statement from the BBC One show when the pair's departure was announced said: “Katya is asymptomatic and the pair are now self-isolating separately following the latest Government guidelines. As part of the protocols outlined ahead of the series, this sadly means they will no longer be able to take part in the competition”.

Olympic boxer Adams said at the time she was "absolutely devastated" and felt she had much more to give. 

She added: "I just want to say a huge thank you to Katya for being the best dance partner anyone could ask for.

“She pushed me way out of my comfort zone and it’s been an incredible experience."

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