Strictly’s Nigel Harman kisses dancer Katya Jones on the cheek
Nigel Harman kissed Katya Jones on the cheek as they rehearsed for his or her week 10 Strictly Come Dancing routine forward of the dwell present on Saturday.
The actor, 50, and his skilled dance associate, 34, have been seen perfecting the strikes of their steamy Rumba routine as they hope to impress this week.
After ‘storming off’ the dance ground at Blackpool final week, Nigel and Katya will likely be performing the ballroom routine to It’s All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion.
They labored onerous perfecting their strikes throughout rehearsals in West London on Thursday and gave their all to the very intense routine.
The pair appeared thrilled with their efforts as Nigel was seen grinning and kissing Katya on the cheek in celebration as they shared a hug after the dance.
![Kiss: Nigel Harman kissed Katya Jones on the cheek as they rehearsed their week 10 Strictly Come Dancing routine ahead of the live show on Saturday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195173-12787149-image-a-222_1700827441652.jpg)
Kiss: Nigel Harman kissed Katya Jones on the cheek as they rehearsed their week 10 Strictly Come Dancing routine forward of the dwell present on Saturday
![Routine: The actor, 50, and his professional dance partner, 34, were seen perfecting the moves of their steamy Rumba as they hope to impress this week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195187-12787149-image-a-223_1700827451018.jpg)
Routine: The actor, 50, and his skilled dance associate, 34, have been seen perfecting the strikes of their steamy Rumba as they hope to impress this week
![Intense: After 'storming off' the dance floor at Blackpool last week, Nigel and Katya will be performing the ballroom routine to It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195201-12787149-image-a-226_1700827734547.jpg)
Intense: After ‘storming off’ the dance ground at Blackpool final week, Nigel and Katya will likely be performing the ballroom routine to It’s All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion
They additionally teased a number of the strikes of their steamy routine as they danced very shut to 1 one other with Katya putting her hand on Nigel’s chest.
Nigel, who’s married to actress Lucy Liemann, minimize an informal determine in a blue T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms for the routine.
While Katya minimize an equally sporty determine in a black high and fitted gray leggings as they dance across the studio collectively for the extraordinary routine.
The pair are hoping to win over the judges this week after they got here second final on the leaderboard with 31 out of 40 factors for his or her Quickstep to It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing by Duke Ellington.
Nigel was then was filmed storming off the dancefloor after receiving the disappointing rating for his efficiency in Blackpool.
In a video shared to social media, Nigel is seen swiftly exiting the dancefloor, simply seconds after the BBC cameras stopped taking pictures.
Katya appeared confused and briefly stood nonetheless earlier than following, whereas different contestants fortunately danced and hugged.
‘Taken away somebody’s love of dance & confidence shouldn’t be what present is about,’ the account wrote alongside the footage.
![Overjoyed: The pair appeared thrilled with their hard work as Nigel was seen grinning and planting a kiss on Katya's cheek as they shared a hug after the dance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195197-12787149-image-a-224_1700827467037.jpg)
Overjoyed: The pair appeared thrilled with their onerous work as Nigel was seen grinning and planting a kiss on Katya’s cheek as they shared a hug after the dance
![Wow! They worked hard perfecting their moves during rehearsals in West London on Thursday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195195-12787149-Wow_They_worked_hard_perfecting_their_moves_during_rehearsals_in-a-271_1700829701727.jpg)
![Close: They gave their all to the very intense routine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195183-12787149-Close_They_gave_their_all_to_the_very_intense_routine-a-272_1700829701729.jpg)
Wow! They labored onerous perfecting their strikes throughout rehearsals in West London on Thursday and gave their all to the very intense routine
![Romance: Nigel is married to actress Lucy Liemann (pictured in 2016) and recently revealed that his wife and his daughter have been supportive throughout his Strictly journey](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78196769-12787149-image-a-245_1700828538807.jpg)
Romance: Nigel is married to actress Lucy Liemann (pictured in 2016) and just lately revealed that his spouse and his daughter have been supportive all through his Strictly journey
![Supportive: Lucy has been cheering him on in the Strictly audience at the live shows](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/13/78198939-12787149-Supportive_Lucy_has_been_cheering_him_on_in_the_Strictly_audienc-a-90_1700833215138.jpg)
Supportive: Lucy has been cheering him on within the Strictly viewers on the dwell reveals
![Moves: They also teased some of the moves in their steamy routine as they danced very close to one another with Katya placing her hand on Nigel's chest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195207-12787149-image-a-237_1700828074107.jpg)
Moves: They additionally teased a number of the strikes of their steamy routine as they danced very shut to 1 one other with Katya putting her hand on Nigel’s chest
![All smiles: Nigel and Katya shared an embrace and a kiss on the cheek as they celebrated their productive rehearsals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195211-12787149-image-a-236_1700828068114.jpg)
All smiles: Nigel and Katya shared an embrace and a kiss on the cheek as they celebrated their productive rehearsals
![Hug: At one point, Nigel sat down while Katya climbed up and wrapped her arms around his neck](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195209-12787149-image-a-238_1700828185520.jpg)
Hug: At one level, Nigel sat down whereas Katya climbed up and wrapped her arms round his neck
![Working hard: The pair are hoping to impress the judges this week after being left disappointed with their scores at Blackpool](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195193-12787149-image-a-241_1700828221327.jpg)
Working onerous: The pair are hoping to impress the judges this week after being left upset with their scores at Blackpool
![Steamy: Elsewhere on Thursday, Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe were also seen practicing their intense Paso Doble routine for this week's live show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78192775-12787149-Hard_at_work_Annabel_Croft_and_Johannes_Radebe_have_thrown_thems-a-225_1700827640623.jpg)
Steamy: Elsewhere on Thursday, Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe have been additionally seen working towards their intense Paso Doble routine for this week’s dwell present
![Moves: Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell also worked hard during rehearsals as they practiced a challenging lift](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78196245-12787149-Moves_Bobby_Brazier_and_Dianne_Buswell_also_worked_hard_during_r-m-235_1700828004752.jpg)
Moves: Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell additionally labored onerous throughout rehearsals as they practiced a difficult raise
After the footage emerged, Nigel shared an enigmatic put up about ‘persevering with’ his give attention to meditation for the upcoming week.
MailOnline contacted Nigel’s representatives for remark on the time.
Nigel just lately gushed over the ‘joyful hours’ he and dance associate Katya spend collectively ‘laughing lots’ as they rehearse for the BBC present.
Speaking about their bond, Nigel mentioned: ‘I really like working with Kats, she is so intuitive as a instructor, choreographer and individual, we spend hours collectively and it is joyful, we snicker lots, and we get a number of issues performed.
‘She’s making me into a greater dancer, I do not know the way she’s doing it however she is.
‘Do I discover her strict? I do not suppose I do, no. Sometimes I would like a little bit of self-discipline as a result of when you’re not cautious I’ll begin rambling about something simply to distract her, so I haven’t got to bounce.’
Nigel has beforehand revealed that his spouse Lucy and his daughter, whose identify and age is unknown, have been supportive all through his Strictly journey, even becoming a member of him within the coaching room every week to get a sneak peek of his performances.
He mentioned: ‘My household are actually having fun with it, they arrive to the rehearsal room each Wednesday after college they usually watch us dance, they purchased the canine this week, it is one of many loveliest issues and a present about this present is how a lot you possibly can contain your loved ones and the way they will come alongside and help.
![Practicing: Katya was seen throwing her all into the steamy routine as she taught Nigel the steps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195203-12787149-image-a-250_1700829185676.jpg)
Practicing: Katya was seen throwing her all into the steamy routine as she taught Nigel the steps
![Dance: Katya was seen dramatically throwing her arms around Nigel in one moment during the dance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195189-12787149-image-a-251_1700829192370.jpg)
Dance: Katya was seen dramatically throwing her arms round Nigel in a single second in the course of the dance
![Choreography: Nigel, who is married to actress Lucy Liemann, cut a casual figure in a blue T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms for the routine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195185-12787149-image-a-252_1700829199739.jpg)
Choreography: Nigel, who’s married to actress Lucy Liemann, minimize an informal determine in a blue T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms for the routine
![Casual: While Katya cut an equally sporty figure in a black top and fitted grey leggings as they dance around the studio together for the intense routine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195147-12787149-image-a-259_1700829329127.jpg)
Casual: While Katya minimize an equally sporty determine in a black high and fitted gray leggings as they dance across the studio collectively for the extraordinary routine
![Jovial form: Nigel appeared happy with their progress in rehearsals as he kissed Katya on the cheek and she hugged him](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195151-12787149-image-m-262_1700829354491.jpg)
![Grinning: The pair celebrated after practicing the dance together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195179-12787149-image-a-263_1700829359546.jpg)
Jovial type: Nigel appeared proud of their progress in rehearsals as he kissed Katya on the cheek and she or he hugged him
![Good spirits: The dancing duo flashed huge smiles as they celebrated their hard work during the session](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195175-12787149-image-a-264_1700829448902.jpg)
Good spirits: The dancing duo flashed big smiles as they celebrated their onerous work in the course of the session
![Home time! After a busy day of rehearsals, Nigel and Katya were seen heading home for a well-deserved rest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195161-12787149-Home_time_After_a_busy_day_of_rehearsals_Nigel_and_Katya_were_se-a-273_1700829701734.jpg)
![Chic: Katya kept warm in a grey coat and toted her essentials in large bags during the outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78195143-12787149-Chic_Katya_kept_warm_in_a_grey_coat_and_toted_her_essentials_in_-a-274_1700829701736.jpg)
Home time! After a busy day of rehearsals, Nigel and Katya have been seen heading dwelling for a well-deserved relaxation
![Exes: Katya was previously in a relationship with fellow professional dancer Neil Jones (pictured in 2019), but in in 2019, they split after 11 years as a couple and six years of marriage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78196877-12787149-Exes_Katya_was_previously_in_a_relationship_with_fellow_professi-a-249_1700829003614.jpg)
Exes: Katya was beforehand in a relationship with fellow skilled dancer Neil Jones (pictured in 2019), however in in 2019, they cut up after 11 years as a pair and 6 years of marriage
![Smooch: They took to Instagram to announce the news just 10 months after Katya had been seen kissing her Strictly dance partner Seann Walsh (pictured) in the street](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78197219-12787149-Smooch_They_took_to_Instagram_to_announce_the_news_just_10_month-m-277_1700829776321.jpg)
Smooch: They took to Instagram to announce the information simply 10 months after Katya had been seen kissing her Strictly dance associate Seann Walsh (pictured) on the street
‘They ship me out with a packed lunch daily. My daughter the opposite day made me a smoothie to place within the fridge earlier than she went to mattress as a result of she was nervous, she would not be awake by the point I needed to go away. It’s these moments I cherish.’
Katya gained Strictly in 2017 with actor Joe McFadden and she or he was additionally the primary of the present’s dancers to be a part of a same-sex couple when she was paired with boxer Nicola Adams.
She was beforehand in a relationship with fellow skilled dancer Neil Jones, who she met in 2008 on the age of 18 when he stuffed in for Katya’s typical associate at a Blackpool competitors.
The couple turned four-time British nationwide champions and three-time world beginner Latin champions, and married in an idyllic ceremony in London in 2013.
But in 2019, they introduced that they’d cut up after 11 years as a pair and 6 years of marriage.
They took to Instagram to announce the information simply 10 months after Katya had been seen kissing her Strictly dance associate Seann Walsh on the street in an enormous scandal.
Following the incident, Seann’s actress girlfriend Rebecca Humphries launched an impassioned assertion by which she revealed he known as her ‘psycho’ and ‘nuts’ for questioning his friendship with Katya, who he kissed on Rebecca’s birthday.
While Katya was supported by her husband Neil after the ‘drunken mistake’, their marriage didn’t final as they introduced their cut up in August 2019.
Katya went on up to now property mogul and ex-football participant William Abbotts however it was reported that they went their separate methods in October.
It was claimed in July that the Russian-born dancer and William, 26, had been having fun with a lot of dates collectively in Cheshire, the place he’s based mostly.
![Oh dear! It comes after Nigel was was filmed storming off the dancefloor after receiving the disappointing score for his performance in Blackpool last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78196977-12787149-image-a-246_1700828954008.jpg)
Oh expensive! It comes after Nigel was was filmed storming off the dancefloor after receiving the disappointing rating for his efficiency in Blackpool final week
![Focused: It was previously claimed that Katya is focused on trying to push through to the Strictly final with ex EastEnders actor Nigel](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/24/12/78196975-12787149-image-a-247_1700828964374.jpg)
Focused: It was beforehand claimed that Katya is concentrated on making an attempt to push by to the Strictly last with ex EastEnders actor Nigel
However they have been mentioned to only be having ‘enjoyable’ forward of Strictly beginning up once more, when there can be a number of calls for for Katya’s time.
They have now cut up as Katya focuses aiming to push by to the Strictly last with ex EastEnders actor Nigel.
A supply advised The Sun on the time: ‘The union ran its course. Katya is single and specializing in the dance competitors.
‘She is aware of she has a robust likelihood of constructing it to the ultimate this 12 months. She does not need any distractions.’