Professional dancer Katya Jones was caught on camera mouthing the word “fit” regarding Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb during the opening live show of Strictly Come Dancing. The unscripted moment occurred as the television broadcast cut to the professional dancers on the balcony following a Paso Doble performance by Robb and his partner, Jowita Przystał.
Live Show Reactions and Social Media Response
Viewers immediately flooded social media platforms to discuss the unguarded comment captured during the live transmission. According to audience posts analyzed by The Irish Sun, multiple viewers confirmed seeing Jones turn to new professional dancer Aleksandra Isaeva on the balcony to deliver the assessment. One social media user wrote, “Haha Katya mouthing ‘fit’ after Lawrences dance,” while another asked, “Did katya just mouth ‘fit’ ?”. The broadcast marked Robb’s debut performance in the celebrity dance competition.
Katya Jones Marks Ten Years on Strictly
The incident coincides with Jones celebrating her tenth anniversary on the BBC entertainment program. The 37-year-old performer, who joined the show in 2016 for its fourteenth series, is partnered with YouTuber John Nellis for the current run. Jones holds the distinction of being the oldest female professional on the program this season. She reflected on her tenure in the series, stating, “It’s been ten years. I’m the oldest female professional now. Of course, I felt lucky to be asked back. We never take these opportunities for granted and it doesn’t matter how your last year went, you are always hoping to be invited back.”
Judge Criticisms and Studio Reactions
The opening live episode featured strict commentary from judge Craig Revel-Horwood across multiple performances. Contestant Cach Mercer faced criticism for incorporating too much freestyle movement into a quickstep routine. Revel-Horwood stated, “Too much freestyle for me. You’re a great freestyle dancer, we know that, but we don’t need to see that here in a quickstep. The whole point of this is that you’re learning a new genre of dance. So I’m finding it really difficult to actually judge that.” Revel-Horwood also criticized Dani Dyer for having “un-turned feet,” which prompted a visible reaction from her father, actor Danny Dyer, seated in the audience.
Did you know? Katya Jones is a three-times World and nine-times National Latin American champion before joining the BBC dance competition in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Katya Jones comment on during the Strictly live show?
Katya Jones was seen commenting on Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb following his Paso Doble performance with Jowita Przystał.
How long has Katya Jones been a professional on Strictly Come Dancing?
Katya Jones is celebrating her tenth anniversary on the show, having first joined the professional lineup in 2016.
Who is Katya Jones partnered with this season?
Katya Jones is partnered with YouTuber John Nellis.
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