Katya Jones has split from her husband Neil Jones.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional couple have confirmed their split via social media, six years after they tied the knot in 2013.
In a joint statement posted on 30-year-old Katya’s Instagram account on Sunday (18.08.19) afternoon, the former couple said: Hi everyone. As our fans and loyal supporters you are really important to us and so we wanted to let you know some news. After 11 years we have made the mutual decision to separate.
"We will always love each other, just in a different way as friends. This will never change what a great team we make and we are really proud of everything we have achieved together.
"Our shared love of dance means we will keep working and dancing together as well as exploring individual projects. No matter what we do we will always support and respect each other.
"We wish one another every happiness and we will remain the best of friends. We are really looking forward to getting back to the ballroom and can’t wait to keep on dancing. Lots of love from us both xx (sic)"
The split comes 10 months after Katya was pictured locking lips with comedian Seann Walsh, who was her dance partner during the 2018 series of the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition.
At the time, Katya publicly apologised for the incident, saying: "I can’t apologise enough to everyone who it hurt and involved.
"But, the main thing, me and Neil are absolutely fine and that’s what matters to me the most right now and focusing on my job and doing it as professionally I can."
Following the kiss, 37-year-old Neil revealed he had forgiven Katya, and insisted he wouldn’t be leaving her despite some fans calling for them to split.
He said: "It was a shock. It was a major shock. I appreciated it of course that Katya told me so I found out from Kayta before it appeared.
"Straight away for me I was more worried about Katya because I could see what was going to happen. It was a natural reaction.
"But that’s what’s wrong at the moment. We have been together for 10 years.
"I just needed to speak to Katya, I just needed to be with her at that moment and understand what was going on."
Katya Jones splits from husband Neil Jones
