Strictly fans have plenty to celebrate as Katya Jones and Lewis Cope have officially reunited, confirming that their dance partnership is far from over. After their shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing 2025, the much-loved duo are back together—and heading out on tour.
Viewers will remember Katya and Lewis being paired at the start of the 2025 series, quickly establishing themselves as one of the standout couples of the competition. Week after week, they wowed audiences with bold choreography, confidence, and chemistry, even securing two perfect scores during the season.
Their journey took a dramatic turn during Musicals Week when, despite finishing joint second on the leaderboard, they found themselves in the dreaded dance-off. In what many fans described as one of the biggest surprises in Strictly history, the judges chose to save Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, ending Lewis and Katya’s run just before the semi-finals.
Although their exit was a shock, it wasn’t the end of the story. The pair returned for a special group performance in the Strictly final on December 20, once again delighting viewers and reminding everyone why they had been early favourites.
Now, there’s even more good news for fans eager to see them dance together again. Katya and Lewis have been confirmed as one of the couples taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026, which kicks off at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on January 23.
Over the weekend, the duo were reunited for the first time since the series ended as they took part in a promotional photo shoot for the tour. Sharing behind-the-scenes clips on social media, Katya excitedly wrote: “We back,” while Lewis added his own playful caption: “Skating our way into 2026.”
Their reunion doesn’t stop at the tour. Katya and Lewis have also announced a special one-off dance workshop, giving fans a rare opportunity to meet them in person and dance alongside them. “So many of you have been asking to dance with us,” Lewis said in a social media video. Katya added: “So we decided… we want to dance with you.”
The workshop will take place in Hartlepool on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 10am to 11.30am. Attendees can expect a fun, interactive session, as well as the chance to ask questions, hang out with the duo, and experience their partnership up close. Tickets are priced at £75, plus a booking fee.
For fans who felt their Strictly journey ended too soon, Katya Jones and Lewis Cope’s reunion feels like the perfect encore—proving that sometimes, a shock exit is just the beginning of something even bigger.
