Strictly pro admits uncertainity about her future on the show amid ‘cast shake-up’
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STRICTLY pro Nancy Xu has admitted uncertainity about her future on the show amid a 'cast shake-up'. Nancy, 33, shared that she is still waiting to hear whether she’ll be returning to the BBC show for its next season, amid speculation about changes to the dancers' lineup.
![[Nancy Xu in a blue dance dress.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01hrs-saturday-21st-september-2024-934455211.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
The Chinese dancer joined the competition in 2019 and has since partnered with celebrities such as Rhys Stephenson, Will Mellor, Les Dennis, and most recently, Shayne Ward. Nancy also celebrated a win in the 2023 Christmas special alongside EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick.
![[Katya Jones at the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/katya-jones-strictly-come-dancing-964205766.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
However, as rumours persist about potential shake-ups among the pros, Nancy revealed she has yet to receive confirmation about her place in the upcoming series. Speaking ahead of the live tour, she told The Mirror: “I am waiting for the call. Basically, all of us are waiting for the call. We will find out soon. I hope so.”.
![[Vito Coppola on the This Morning TV show.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/vito-coppola-this-morning-tv-963486315.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Nancy isn’t the only pro yet to hear about her future on the show. Fellow dancer Katya Jones, who joined Strictly in 2016, is also awaiting news. Reflecting on the possibility of returning for her 10th year, Katya told the publication: “Am I hoping to be back? Well, this year would be my 10th on Strictly, so I am hoping for a round number.”.
On the tour itself, Vito Copola has been replaced after suffering a painful back injury. He was due to reunite with his celebrity partner Sarah Hadland on stage this Friday when the tour kicked off in Birmingham. But Vito was forced to step back, just a week after returning to the Strictly rehearsals studio.
