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Katya Jones opens up on special bond with Strictly partner Nicola Adams

Katya says she has a special connection with her 2020 Strictly partner Nicola

Katya Jones and Nicola Adams are set to make Strictly Come Dancing history by being the first ever same-sex couple.

And Katya, 31, says she already has a very special connection with Nicola, 37.

The Strictly pro dancer says she met the former pro boxer at a location that is dear to both of their hearts.

Taking to social media, the Russian dancer revealed their bond in view of her some 180,000 Instagram followers.

Katya shared a slew of photos and videos of the pair posing up a storm.

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Katya Jones is thrilled to be paired with Nicola Adams (Credit: SplashNews)

What has Katya Jones said about Strictly partner Nicola Adams?

In addition, her caption reveals: “We met in the Royal Albert Hall. This place means so much to both of us.

“Last year @nicolaadamsobe defeated her world title there.

“And I won my first International Championships there in 2011.

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“So there was no better place to start our journey as a Strictly partnership! Thank you everyone for your support! We won’t let you down! We have our own emoji!!) #strictlycomedancing #nicolaadams.”

She jokes that they can now use the emoji of the two dancing girls.

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Nicola Adams is part of Strictly’s first ever same-sex competing couple (Credit:SplashNews)

How are viewers reacting to Strictly’s first same-sex pairing?

Fans rushed to praise their pairing with many predicting that they will become total trailblazers.

One user commented: “Fantastic partnership, you will be just amazing.”

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While another user posted: “Can’t wait to see you dance!!! This is going to be amazing and I’m loving this partnership already.”

And a third user posted: “I’m rooting for you guys! Good luck mentor! 🙂 This is your winning year!.”

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A fourth user gushed: “Supporting you guys all the way!”

On Saturday’s launch of Strictly 2020, Nicola and Katya made their triumphant debut.

Katya said of their pairing: “I think the beauty of this partnership is it’s never been done before on Strictly so basically we are free to do what we want, there’s no real rules.”

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Meanwhile Nicola shared to her 95,000 Twitter followers: “I’m so excited to finally announce my partner @Mrs_katjones.

“I couldn’t have been paired with a better partner than a fellow champ in her own right and I can’t wait to see what creative dance routines Katya comes up with. Are you ready for the first dance!?”

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor