Nicola Adams out of Strictly Come Dancing as partner catches Covid-19

Adams, the first contestant to have a same-sex dance partner, says she’s ‘devastated’ after Katya Jones catches the virusNicola Adams and her dance partner Katya Jones have been forced to pull out of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing after Jones tested positive for Covid-19. The Olympic gold-winning medal boxer said she was “absolutely devastated” at having to withdraw early.Adams and Jones were the first same sex couple to compete on the flagship BBC dance contest. While the Russian pro dancer tested positive she has not displayed any symptoms, and will still have to self-isolate. Adams has so far tested negative, as have the rest of the cast. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/nov/12/nicola-adams-out-of-strictly-come-dancing-as-partner-catches-covid-19 #strictly_come_dancing #nicola_adams #coronavirus #bbc #entertainment_tv #infectious_diseases #television #television_&_radio #world_news #media