Alexis Warr Announces Separation Ahead of Strictly Return
The Strictly Come Dancing professional says she and husband Jake Burton are parting as she prepares to return to the BBC ballroom this autumn.
Sophie Bennett
Writer ·
Strictly Come Dancing professional Alexis Warr has announced that she and her husband, Jake Burton, are separating, just as she prepares to return to the BBC's ballroom competition this autumn.
The dancer shared the news ahead of the new series, in which she is set to feature once again.
Background
Warr has become a familiar face on the show, and personal milestones among the professional line-up tend to draw close attention from the programme's large audience.
What happens next
Attention now turns to the launch of the new run, with Warr expected to take to the floor as the latest celebrity pairings are revealed in the weeks ahead.
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