Strictly fans 'confused' as Katya Jones appears in group dance
Katya is self-isolating after she tested positive for Covid-19
Whilst Sunday night's results show caused some serious outrage with two of the show's favourites finding themselves in the bottom two, it was the group dance at the very start of the show that really got Strictly Come Dancing viewers talking.
As the professional dancers took to the dancefloor to perform a Supermarket Sweep inspired routine, eagle-eyed viewers were quick to spot Katya Jones, despite the fact she's self-isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19.
After seeing Katya on their screens, viewers were quick to express their confusion on Twitter, despite a number of reminders by the show that all group dances were pre-recorded before the series started.
One fan wrote, '#Strictly why is Katya Jones there???', with another writing, 'I just realised. 'Correct me if I'm wrong but shouldn't Katya be self isolating? Or is that finished? #Strictly'. (sic)
Another added, 'Will they explain why Katya’s dancing while supposedly self-isolating?' (sic)
A fourth then wrote, 'How is Katya dancing in the opening dance when she tested positive for corona?'. (sic)
Of course, just like they have every week, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were quick to yet again clear up any confusion, revealing all group numbers were pre-recorded earlier this year.
Check out which celebs turned down Strictly Come Dancing:
Michelle Keegan
Despite bosses being eager to get Michelle Keegan on the show, the former Coronation Street actress had to turn down the proposition due to her ITV contract at the time.
She's since revealed she's been asked a number of times to appear, but she's always turned it down because she's too 'nervous' with the live audience.
However, she was in the audience when her husband Mark Wright appeared in 2014.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher was approached by bosses not long after Oasis split. However, much to EVERYBODY'S disappointment, the singer turned them down. Now that Oasis have reunited, we very much doubt we will see Noel on the show anytime soon!
Jodie Comer
Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer was reportedly asked to sign up for the show in 2018, but the Liverpudlian said she didn't want to 'embarrass' herself!
Fast-forward to 2020 and Jodie was also favourite to appear, but that didn't happen either!
Louis Walsh
After being axed from The X Factor by Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh was offered a slot on Strictly. He said in an interview at the time, "The day before the call from The X Factor, I got a call to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. I thought, 'I'd love to do it, just to annoy Simon'."
Piers Morgan
There's no doubt that controversial TV host Piers Morgan would get people talking on the show. But he's previously turned it down saying, "They've offered me vast sums of money to go and humiliate myself on national TV. But I prefer to do it with a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the privacy of my own home."
Mel C
Former Spice Girls singer Mel C reportedly turned down an offer for Strictly due to the 's--t pay'. She said, "The problem is if you do Strictly it's so high profile and you'll find yourself in the news every day. And the money's s---."
Nadiya Hussain
She's the Queen of Bake-Off, but star baker Nadiya Hussain turned down a spot on the 2018 series after admitting she likes to enjoy the show with her family.
Sir Patrick Stewart
Actor Sir Patrick Stewart admitted he would have taken part in the show in the early years, but not so much now.
David Harewood
Homeland actor David Harewood turned down the show in 2013, the reason... because he didn't fancy wearing spandex!
Maya Jama
Love Island host Maya Jama was a firm-favourite to appear on the 2018 series of Strictly. However, Maya turned it down after admitting "now isn't the right time".
Pippa Middleton
After stealing the show at her sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William, Strictly bosses were keen to sign up Pippa, even offering her a five-figure sum. However, she declined.
Bradley Wiggins
Olympic legend Bradley Wiggins is used to wearing tight-fitting clothing for his sport, but the cyclist didn't seem keen on sparkly lycra!
Mel Giedroyc
Former host of The Great British Bake-Off Mel Giedroyc is such a big fan of Strictly, she admitted she didn't want to 'spoil it' by taking part.
Alan Titchmarsh
Popular TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has turned down the show a number of times, adding, "I'd rather be either interviewing someone or teaching people how to grow things or whatever".
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
After her amazing success for Team GB at the Olympics, Strictly bosses were keen to get Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill on the show.
However, she turned it down, adding, "I've been asked to do it a few times and I love watching it, but I'm not sure. I would be terrible. I'm not ready for Strictly. I'll stick to my cycle and a bit of running here and there, I think."
Noel Edmonds
Former Deal or no Deal host Noel Edmonds turned down a slot on the show due to the famous 'Strictly curse'.
Katya Jones made history on this year's show alongside boxing champion Nicola Adams, as the pair become the first same-sex pairing in Strictly's entire history.
However, their partnership was brought to an end last week when Katya tested positive for Covid-19, meaning Nicola was forced to quit the competition.
Nicola told fans, 'Hey guys! I’m absolutely devastated my Strictly journey has come to an end so soon, I had so much more to give and so many people to win this for! But I just want to say a huge thank you to @katyajones for being the best dance partner anyone could ask for, you pushed me way out of my comfort zone and it’s been an incredible experience. As I said before I’m gutted to be out of the competition but in these unprecedented times and as frustrating as it is, the COVID measures are in place to keep everyone safe and I’m doing what I can to help. I’ll be spending the next 14 days isolating and I’d like to apologise in advance for ridiculous amount of TikToks/Reels I’ll be posting 😅 in my now free time when I’m not gaming! Here’s the highlights 👯♀️😉🙌🏾 #outsidethebox' (sic)
Meanwhile, viewers were shocked to see both Maisie Smith and Max George in the dance-off last night, despite both pairs not performing as highly as they have done in previous weeks.
Following the judges vote, it was The Wanted's Max who lost his place on the show.
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