Katya Jones Shares Family Message Before Strictly Live Show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones shared a family message on Instagram on Saturday, October 10, before her live performance, while former professional Ola Jordan returned to the BBC spin-off It Takes Two after leaving the main show in 2015.

Jones, 37, who is partnered with John Nellis in this year's competition, wrote about her connection with her parents as fans reacted to her emotional post ahead of the live show.

"Does anyone else feel like the bond with their parents only grows stronger with age? No matter how far apart we live, and how much time passes between visits, the love only grows stronger." Katya Jones wrote on Instagram.

"To me it feels like I’m holding on to a rope tighter and tighter as it gets further away, not wanting for it to slip away even a little bit. Time spent with my partner will always be my greatest comfort. Gosh, I love them so much." Katya Jones wrote.

Fans responded to Jones' post with supportive messages, including comments about family relationships and the importance of spending time with parents.

"As I was watching Strictly with my parents last weekend while they visited me in London, I was telling them how your bond with your parents really resonates with how I feel about mine and my parents. They thought that was really special. How lucky we are." a fan commented.

"This post is so meaningful." a fan commented.

"Enjoy and treasure every moment." a fan commented.

"Definitely, I love spending quality time with my parents. I love that your parents go to see you and John shine on the dance floor together." a fan commented.

"This is so true." a fan commented.

"Yes, absolutely. It’s a privilege I don’t take for granted. Love spending time with my parents." a fan commented.

According to Mirror, Jones and Nellis topped the leaderboard in the first week of live shows, scoring 31 points for their foxtrot. They were scheduled to continue their Strictly journey with another routine.

Meanwhile, Ola Jordan, 43, appeared on It Takes Two alongside Sarah Hadland and Dr Ranj Singh on Friday, October 9. The former professional dancer shared her reaction after returning to the Strictly world.

"What a feeling to be back on @bbcstrictly after all these years! Stepping back into the Strictly world has honestly felt so surreal." Ola Jordan wrote on Instagram.

"So many incredible memories, so many special people and such a huge part of my life was created here. Thank you to Strictly for having me back and giving me the opportunity to be part of it again. It really does feel like coming home." Ola Jordan wrote.

Jordan, who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2006 and left in 2015, won the competition in 2009 with sports reporter Chris Hollins. Fans welcomed her return and called for more appearances.

An insider told The Sun that Jordan's return came after a period away from the program following her separation from James Jordan. The source also discussed the timing of the BBC appearance.

"Ola's really excited to be going back to Strictly. It's the first time she's been asked since leaving the show in 2015 - just months after splitting up from her husband, James. Obviously, he has always been very vocal about the show.

He loves it, but doesn't hold back from sharing his opinions and has said himself he thinks he was asked to leave because he'd become too outspoken. It's funny that as soon as James and Ola broke up, the call came in from the BBC asking her back. It makes you think whether it's the Strictly producers getting a bit of revenge on James by inviting his wife back and not him.

Either way, James is really happy for Ola and knows she'll fly." an insider told The Sun.

Jordan also offered analysis of this year's contestants during her It Takes Two appearance, including Shaun Wright-Phillips and his upcoming Quickstep with Alexis Warr.

"Poor little Shaun, I really was feeling for him in the first week, he wasn't great. The second week, he was amazing. I'm really hoping that he's going to stay there.

But he's doing a ballroom dance, which is going to be hard because you need to keep that posture going. There's going to be a lot of fast footwork, and as we've seen, it's a bit bumpy, so I don't know, fingers crossed for him." Ola Jordan said on It Takes Two.