Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope has been paired with Russian professional Katya Jones.

Before he waltzed onto the Strictly dance floor, star Lewis Cope had a stint in the renowned ITV detective drama Vera. ‌

Strictly Come Dancing has once again twirled into our lives with the launch show hitting screens on Saturday, September 20, on BBC One. ‌

Viewers were formally introduced to this year's contestants, including Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope who stepped in at the eleventh hour to replace Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn. ‌

He was paired with Russian Strictly stalwart Katya Jones and judging by his moves during the group performance, they look set to be serious contenders.

However, before his time in the Dales, Cope starred in Vera alongside Brenda Blethyn before th

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