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Daily Mirror
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Vicki Newman

BBC's Strictly keeps Russian dancers as Katya Jones finally speaks out on Ukraine war

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has announced its professional line up for the new series, with Russian stars Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk rejoining their fellow dancers.

And as the news was announced, Katya spoke out to condemn the war on Ukraine and address rumours that there had been tension behind the scenes between the pros from Russia and Ukraine.

She told former contestant Sara Davies on today's Morning Live: "This is obviously total nonsense, you've seen first hand how supportive we're all of each other always, and I do want to make one thing very clear, I think the invasion of Ukraine is totally wrong, it shouldn't be happening, it must stop, and that's why we've been in regular touch with Nikita [Kuzmin, a fellow pro] who has been very proactive in sharing ways about how to help Ukrainian people.

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