Strictly Come Dancing fans have taken to social media to share their disappointment over Neil Jones not being given a celebrity partner.
The 40-year-old ballroom dancer has missed out on being partnered with a famous face for the 2022 series.
It's the fourth time in six years he's not been part of the main line-up.
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Neil will still appear in the group numbers but it appears that this isn't enough for fans of the BBC One dancing show.
Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Can’t believe that Neil Jones doesn’t have a celebrity partner this year!"
Another added: "I think its absolutely dreadful that yet again Neil Jones after years of service to #Strictly has been left out of the partnerships. Awful decision imo. Shame on you."
A third person posted: "Stop getting new professionals and give Neil a partner."
While a fourth social media user said: "How has Neil not got a partner this year?"
"Why does Neil Jones not have a dance partner this year but the two new male pro's do?," someone else asked.
It appears that not only viewers have been left unhappy with the decision.
Former Strictly professional James Jordan has also slammed show bosses for snubbing Neil Jones in favour of new dancers.
A fan asked Dancing on Ice champion James: "Why does Neil miss out again?"
James , who is married to fellow Strictly star Ola Jordan, replied: "Very strange – such a shame they don’t use the talent we have in this country. Especially when he has the best pedigree."
"Nothing against the foreign dancers as my wife was one of them but too few home grown so why not Neil???"
European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu, former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas have joined the cast for the 2022 series.
After joining Strictly six years ago, Neil has only been paired with EastEnders star Nina Wadia in 2021 and BBC presenter Alex Scott back in 2019.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday night on BBC One
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