Neil has been part of the Strictly family since 2016, starring in many memorable Pro routines and bringing fun and expertise to It Takes Two.
But after a four-year wait, Neil was finally paired with a celebrity in 2019, taking to the dance floor with footballer Alex Scott. The pair blazed a trail all the way to the Quarter Final, before being voted out of the competition in our Musicals Week extravaganza.
He's remained a treasured part of the Strictly family ever since, partnering with actor Nina Wadia in 2021 and returning as part of our stellar Pro line-up for 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, Neil returns to the dance floor with partner Toyah Willcox.
Background
Born in a British Army Camp in Munster, Germany, Neil almost started dancing as soon as he’d taken his first steps. He began ballet classes at the tender age of three, and it proved to be the start of a long and successful relationship with dance.
After his first foray into ballet, Neil also trained in tap, modern, ballroom and Latin. He later met fellow Pro Katya Jones in Blackpool in 2008 and they instantly became a force to be reckoned with, becoming the undefeated four-time British National Champions, and the three-time winners of the World Amateur Latin Championships.
