Strictly’s Katya Jones reveals she travelled to Paris to watch ex-partner Adam Peaty win Olympic silver

STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has jetted off to Paris to support her former celebrity partner Adam Peaty as he competes at the Olympics.

Swimmer Adam, who was partnered with Katya in the 2021 series, won silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke final on Sunday – and had a team of family and friends there to support him.

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While some of the show’s professionals have been criticized for their treatment of their celebrities, it seems Katya and Adam have built a lasting friendship.

After rehearsals for this year’s series, which began this week, Katya travelled to mainland Europe in order to make it there on time.

Sharing photos from inside the stadium, Katya posed for selfies with Adam’s proud mum Caroline, her three-year-old son George-Anderson Adetola Peaty and his new girlfriend Holly Ramsay.

Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly has been dating the swimmer for a year, first meeting him through her sister, Tilly Ramsay, who competed on Strictly the same year as Adam.

She beamed proudly next to Katya as the group cheered Adam on.

Posting the photos on Instagram, Katya shared her pride for her friend and wrote: “He did it.

“I have a lot of respect for this guy. He’s such a complete human being, it shows in and out of the pool. Like he said, in his heart, he won. And he’ll always be our champion.”

“Well done (Mel Marshall, Adam’s coach), we know this wouldn’t be possible without you,” she added.

“It was very personal last night to be there and watch him swim. And it was so special to be part of Adam’s support team!”

Sara Davies, who also competed on Strictly, replied to the post: “Awwwww it was so special you were there!”

Katya and Adam became close during their time together on Strictly Come Dancing, competing for seven weeks together before being eliminated.

Before losing to Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin in the dreaded dance competition, Katya reportedly had a “nervous breakdown backstage” over unfair scoring by the judges.

The couple later said their tearful goodbyes during an interview on It Takes Two, with Adam admitting that “it’s been a tough journey” and “it wasn’t all laughter and smiles on a Saturday night”.

“I don’t know, it’s just that we were so privileged to have our Olympic hero come back from the Olympics and completely throw himself out of his comfort zone,” she told Rylan.

“I loved every day. I’m sure everyone will be very grateful for these tight pants! And for taking on a challenge and inspiring everyone. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.”

Laughing through her tears, she added: “I’m still not ready to leave!”

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