Strictly’s Katya Jones and Lewis Cope look cosy on fish and chip date as they count down to Blackpool show
STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Katya Jones and Lewis Cope have put on a cosy display while on a fish and chips date in Blackpool.
The pair were pictured enjoying some quality time together ahead of Saturday night’s special show inside the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
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Lewis Cope and Katya Jones looked cosy while filming for Strictly in BlackpoolCredit: Jordan Crosby
The pair were seen getting close and enjoying a few laughs togetherCredit: Jordan Crosby
The two were filming some behind the scenes moments for Saturday’s special showCredit: Jordan Crosby
Katya was pictured laughing as they headed to a local fish and chip shopCredit: Jordan Crosby
Lewis, 30, and Katya, 36, braved the freezing British weather on Thursday as they headed inside a local fish and chip shop to warm themselves up with some seaside grub.
The two were all smiles as they laughed and joked while chowing down on some carbs inside the shop.
They cut casual figures with Katya wearing a grey wool coat with a wrap around belt and black fur.
She teamed it with a chunky grey turtle neck jumper, black gloves and some cool black boots.
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Meanwhile, former Emmerdale actor Lewis opted for a brown wool coat, with a buttoned up shirt, denim jeans and Adidas trainers.
The BBC One stars appeared in high spirits as cameras captured their every move for Saturday’s highly anticipated special show.
Katya and Lewis also took to their Instagram stories to show their fans some highlights of their fun day.
In one snap Lewis uploaded, Katya posed with a thumbs up alongside a sign that read “mushy peas” as he penned: “Two mushes in one photo.”
In another, the two donned matching “I love Blackpool” hoodies as they posed inside a rehearsal room.
As well as Lewis, the other remaining stars who will be hoping to put their best foot forward tomorrow night are Amber Davies, Alex Kingston and George Clarke.
Also still vying for the highly coveted Glitterball trophy are Balvinder Sopal and Karen Carney.
One pair not performing this weekend are La Voix and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
The two were forced to withdraw from this week after the Ru Paul’s Drag Race star suffered a nasty injury.
A statement from her read: “It is with immense sadness that I have to withdraw from this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing shows in Blackpool.
“Due to an injury, I’ve been advised that I’m unable to perform, and my heart truly breaks knowing I won’t be dancing in such an iconic venue.
“Aljaž and I have worked incredibly hard, and we were so excited to share our routine with everyone.
The dance partners took to Instagram to show highlights of their dayCredit: Instagram
They twinned in matching hoodiesCredit: Instagram
“I am devastated not to be joining the rest of the cast on that famous dancefloor, but my focus now is on recovery.
“I’ll be cheering on all the amazing couples this weekend.”
Strictly also released a statement, adding: “Due to injury, La Voix has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, will not dance in this weekend’s Blackpool specials.
“In line with the rules of Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix and Aljaž will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again.
“We wish La Voix the very best for a speedy recovery.”
Last weekend saw Vicky Pattison and her partner Kai Widdrington be sent home after finding themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard.
They found themselves in the bottom two alongside EastEnders actress Balvinder and her dance partner Julian Caillon.
In one of the closest dance-offs of the series, judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse all opted to save Balvinder over Vicky.
She expressed: “It was so lovely while it lasted and I’ve had the nicest time.
“I knew this week was a difficult one for me and I tried my hardest, as I have every week.
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“Listen, I didn’t think I’d get past week one. And I’m really honoured to have shared this experience with so many amazing people.”
Strictly Come Dancing: Blackpool Special airs on Saturday at 6:45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
La Voix will not be performing in Blackpool this weekendCredit: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire
Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington were voted off last weekendCredit: PA
