The Strictly Come Dancing live tour has officially come to an end, wrapping up its final performances at the O2 Arena in London. 

As the curtain closed on the 2025 tour, professional dancer Katya Jones took to social media to reflect on the journey and share her gratitude with fans and fellow performers.

Katya Jones Reflects on the End of the Strictly Tour

Katya, who participated in the tour despite a mid-season shake-up involving her partner Wynne Evans, 

shared a series of photos with her 252,000 Instagram followers, marking the end of another successful run.

In her heartfelt post, the Russian dancer wrote: “The last of the Strictly Tour 2025. I hope you all enjoyed it.” Her message was met with an outpouring of love from fans and co-stars alike.

Lauren Oakley responded with, “Love you,” while fellow dancer Nancy Xu commented, “I adore you, girl.” Jowita Przystal and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri also joined in, filling the comments section with heart emojis.

Wynne Evans’ Absence from the Tour

Katya had originally been paired with Welsh opera singer and Go Compare star Wynne Evans for the majority of the tour. However, Evans withdrew from the show ahead of its Liverpool performances last month following controversy over a remark he made during the tour’s launch event.

Despite his departure, Katya continued to shine in the group routines, demonstrating her unwavering professionalism and passion for the show. She remained an integral part of the ensemble, helping to deliver unforgettable performances to audiences across the UK.

Fans Show Appreciation for Katya’s Performance

Viewers of the live tour flooded Katya’s post with praise, expressing their admiration for her dedication and talent.

One fan, Meg, commented: “Always the best time seeing you. You were amazing.” Another, Lexi, wrote: “I didn’t just enjoy, I LOVED it!!”

Many fans also expressed their hopes for Katya’s return to the main series later this year. Luisa commented, “Please come back to Strictly in the autumn,” while another user, Crl_0824, added, “We are going to miss all the tour content!”

Tasha Ghouri Crowned Tour Champion

The Strictly live tour crowned Love Island star Tasha Ghouri as its overall winner, with Tasha and her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec dominating the competition by securing victory in twenty of the shows.

Katya paid tribute to Tasha’s incredible performances in another Instagram post, writing: “Just stunning in every sense of the word. Memories to cherish for a lifetime.”

A Surprise Final Victory for Jamie Borthwick

While Tasha may have been the tour’s overall champion, the final show delivered a surprise as EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick won his first Glitterball trophy.

Katya, thrilled by Jamie’s unexpected win, shared a celebratory clip of the actor lifting the trophy and beaming with excitement. She captioned the moment, “What a beautiful moment to finish the tour with.”

A Bittersweet Goodbye to the Strictly Tour

As the Strictly Come Dancing tour comes to a close, it’s clear that the experience has left a lasting impact on both the performers and their devoted fans.

Katya’s reflections serve as a reminder of the joy and passion that the show brings to audiences across the country. While the tour may be over, anticipation is already building for the next season of Strictly—and fans will undoubtedly be hoping to see Katya return to the ballroom later this year.

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