Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope admits taking part in the BBC dance show was 'tough' on his actress girlfriend as he opens up about his connection with Katya Jones

Lewis Cope has shared further insight into his brutal elimination from Strictly Come Dancing and revealed the toll it's had on his girlfriend.

The star released an emotional statement about his time on the BBC dance show and admitted the experience was "tough" on his girlfriend of eight years. The 30-year-old Emmerdale actor became the latest celebrity to leave the show after losing the judges' vote in the dance off on Sunday night's show.

Hartlepool-born Lewis has now opened up about his time on the show, calling his pro partner Katya Jones "extraordinary, strong, bold, funny, intelligent" and his 11 weeks on the ser

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