Toyah Willcox breaks silence with heartbreaking tribute to Neil Jones after Strictly Come Dancing axe
ok.co.ukToyah Wilcox has spoken out for the first time since being axed from Strictly Come Dancing, leaving the BBC competition on Sunday 6 October following a dance-off against former footballer Paul Merson and his partner Karen Hauer during the second Results Show of the series.
Sharing the same statement to Instagram and X, Toyah paid tribute to her professional partner Neil Jones and their bond, writing: "Thanks for all your support, it’s been a great ride.Thank you to the entire Strictly team for one of the most exciting experiences of my life, and Neil you are my rock xxx".
Taking to the comment section, Neil sweetly replied: " Partner, I have loved every minute spent with you and I’m so proud of you.Thank you for being my partner".
While Neil's girlfriend, Chyna Mills, wrote: "So sad to see you go". It was Movies Week on Strictly this weekend, with Toyah and Neil performing a Samba to Poor Unfortunate Souls from Little Mermaid, having to perform the routine a second time on Sunday night's dance-off.
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