EXCLUSIVE - Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones is partnered with actor Lewis Cope View 3 Images Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones is partnered with actor Lewis Cope (Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)

A former Strictly Come Dancing favourite has heaped praise on professional dancer Katya Jones for her 'clever' approach with celebrity partner Lewis Cope. ‌

Debbie McGee, 66, reached the final of Strictly in 2017 and claimed victory in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special two years later. ‌

This year's Strictly launched last month with Katya, 36, paired alongside former Emmerdale star Lewis, 30. ‌

The performer brings considerable dance background to the floor, having featured in the hit musical Billy Elliot, allegedly representing Britain at the World Hip Hop

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