Strictly's Neil Jones has dropped the strongest hint yet he is getting a celebrity partner - as his cheating wife Katya is demoted.
Pro dancer Neil was left humiliated last year after scandalous images emerged of Katya, 30, and Seann, 33, kissing in the street
Neil got the rumour mill turning after his post on Instagram on Friday teased fans with a post about some ‘exciting’ news.
In the post, which shows Neil against a red curtain, the dancer teased: “I wanted to make an announcement today but I need to delay it a little bit longer so please just enjoy this cool image for the time being and stay tuned because some exciting news is coming.”
Fans swarmed to the comments section, with one asking: “Are you getting a Strictly partner at last?”
“I really hope you’re going to have a celebrity partner on Strictly, you deserve it,” another added.
Talking about his fans, Neil told Daily Star Sunday: “I love the support I get from them”
"Everything that happened with Katya, even though it happened on the show, it had nothing to do with the show."
After the snog last year Neil was quick to forgive wife Katya and said: "My mum said, people make mistakes - don't react. Try to understand."
Katya sits next to husband Neil in her latest Instagram post, which is captioned: "Literally can't wait to get started with Strictly rehearsals! HANDS UP IF YOU'RE EXCITED!!"
However, Katya is said to be sidelined over the snog scandal with dance partner Seann, and will face missing out on getting a celebrity partner, it's claimed. This would mean she will only do group routines.
The Strictly pros for 2019 were confirmed in June this year with dance favourites AJ Pritchard and Kevin Clifton said to return for another dance floor spin, alongside Neil.
Neil added: "They have to match the celebs up with dancers based on their height, build, personality.
"Hopefully, there will be one that suits a ginger guy of my height. That would be great!"
Strictly fans are beginning to speculate over who six-footer Neil will be partnered up with this series, and have been calling for the pro-dancer to be given a partner for months.
Posting on Instagram on Friday, Neil teased fans with a post about some exciting news.
In the post, which shows Neil against a red curtain, the dancer teased: "I wanted to make an announcement today but I need to delay it a little bit longer so please just enjoy this cool image for the time being and stay tuned because some exciting news is coming."
Fans swarmed to the comments section, with one asking: “Are you getting a Strictly partner at last?
Another fan added: "I really hope you're going to have a celebrity partner on Strictly, you deserve it!"
Talking about his fans, Neil told Daily Star Sunday: "I love the support I get from them.
The celeb line-up is yet to be revealed, with talent show judge Michelle Visage and YouTuber Sophie Hinchliffe tipped to be foxtrotting their way onto the dance floor.
