AJ Pritchard, 24, is a fan favourite amongst viewers of the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, and the professional dancer has since been confirmed back on the show, which is scheduled to air later this year. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the star said “you never know” what could happen with regard to being on the show. AJ said: “You never know what is going to happen in the future. But I’m so happy to be on the show and I’ll be returning for as many years as possible.” The BBC favourite also spilled on his co-star Pasha who announced he will not be returning to the dance floor after ten years on Strictly Come Dancing.
The dancer revealed how he spoke to him about his departure during his appearance on the BBC dance show The Greatest Dancer.
He said: “We saw him when he did The Greatest Dancer performance. I love Pasha. I’m obviously sad that he won’t be doing it again.
“He’s made that decision to do different things but he is one of the best guys ever. So he will definitely be missed.”
Another former co-star, who is also not returning to the show, is AJ’s pal and former World Champion dance partner, Chloe Hewitt.
The brunette beauty departed the show after two years when she was not asked to return to the dance competition for last year’s series.
Chloe has now revealed she “wasn’t surprised” her former dance partner and co-star was asked to come back to the show unlike herself, saying he keeps “smashing it”.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk at the Here Comes The Girls press night, she spilled: “No I wasn’t surprised.
“If he [AJ] wasn’t to be back on the show I’d be like, ‘Oh wow, okay then’”.
“He has done so well. Every year he’s brought it and he continues to bring it. So why wouldn’t they have him back?”
The choreographer has been pals with AJ for 12 years and admitted she is “so proud” of him.
The two shot to fame when they appeared together on Britain’s Got Talent’s seventh season, reaching the semi-final.
The pair were national youth latin champions three straight years from 2012 to 2014.
Meanwhile, AJ recently wrapped up touring on his own UK tour Get On The Floor.
Speaking about the experience, he said: “I’ve always wanted to do my own tour. I never thought it would come to fruition.
“Knowing that you’re going out each night performing, doing what you love and making people happy as well.
“I think that is one of the most rewarding things.”
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year.
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