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Katie Fitzpatrick

Strictly fans notice that Neil Jones and Alex Scott have royal lookalikes

Strictly Come Dancing fans couldn't help being distracted as Neil Jones made his dancefloor debut with a celeb partner.

Neil, who has landed his first celeb partner after joining the show as a dancer three years ago, skidded on his knees in triumph to be paired with footballer Alex Scott.

Not only did they impress with their dance skills, viewers noticed a royal resemblance between them and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .

"Is it just me or does Alex and Neil look like Meghan and Harry??!!" asked a Strictly fan on Twitter.

Alex and Neil with Claudia Winkleman (BBC)

"Yes!" agreed another viewer.

"She looks GOOD. (Oh god I have a crush on them both now don't I?)" commented another impressed fan.

"Already very lovable and so far smashing rhythm and fancy footwork. Looks dazzling. Neil Jones getting his chance to shine. glorious," enthused another viewer.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Facundo Arrizabalaga/PA Wire)

Neil and Arsenal and England star Alex performed the quickstep to I Get A Kick Out Of You by Frank Sinatra.

Unfortunately the routine didn't go down well with scathing judge Craig Revel Horwood who said: ''I thought the whole thing was a little bit haphazard.''

Alex said: ''I was a little bit nervous."

Last month professional dancer Neil announced his split from Katya Jones, another professional dancer on the show who is paired this year wioth BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell.

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