Katya Jones has brushed aside rumours she's been 'demoted' on Strictly Come Dancing to gush about how she is ready for a new celebrity partner.

The professional dancer, who recently announced her split from husband Neil Jones , boasted that she's now a 'blank canvas' - sparking speculation she's ready for a new romance.

Katya was caught up in a scandal last year when she was seen kissing Seann Walsh after their late night rehearsals, and is determined to move on with a clean slate and brand new series.

She wrote alongside a snap from the red carpet launch: "The official start to @bbcstrictly 2019! It’s all white! Blank canvas - new year, new challenges, new songs, new dresses, new routines!

"All I want to know is who’s my new celeb!!"

Katya Jones wants to move on from her scandal with a 'blank canvas'

Following Kissgate last year, it was believed that Katya wouldn't be getting a celebrity partner and Neil would for the first time.

While it hasn't been confirmed whether Neil will get the chance to feature in the main line-up, Katya put the rumours to rest when she wrote about looking forward to getting paired up.

It's been reported that she could be paired up with Paralympian Will Bayley .

Katya could be paired up with Paralympian Will Bayley

The former couple, who had been together for 11 years, reunited for a raunchy routine at the Strictly launch show earlier this week.

Despite their split they will continue to work together professionally, including on the BBC dancing show.

Neil was seen spinning Katya around, and holding her as they put on a sizzling show for the cameras.

The Strictly exes reunited at the launch show

Katya also opened up about the couple's painful parting, admitting they chose to continue dancing together despite the break-up.

She told PA: "It's really, really nice. We love dancing together and that's why we have chosen to keep on dancing together.

"He's just got his own show. I'm just so happy for him.

"Dancing brought us together and that's going to stay that way forever. It's really nice, actually. All the fans, they are there for the dancing and for us.
