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Strictly winner Hamza Yassin shares weight loss news as he admits ‘dancing alone is not the same without Jowita’

They lifted the Glitterball trophy in 2022

Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin has shared an update on his weight loss journey, declaring he’s aiming for a “hot boy winter”.

Wildlife photographer Hamza, 34, lifted the Glitterball trophy alongside pro star Jowita Przystal in 2022.

The star proved nimble on his feet as the two telly faves boogied to victory on the BBC dance floor.

However, Hamza – who previously opened up about dropping 20lb while he was on Strictly – now has a different goal in mind.

Hamza Yassin chatting on The One Show
Hamza Yassin has resolved to ‘work hard now’ to reach his weight loss goals (Credit: BBC)

Hamza Yassin weight loss news

He recently shared a video on social media showing himself looking all sweaty after a home gym workout.

An exhausted Hamza joked that instead of a “‘hot girl summer’, it is going to be ‘hot boy winter’.”

“Work hard now, so I can eat as much as I want come winter,” he told told fans.

Hamza also asked followers to share their own exercise goals with him.

“Mine is to hit 100 kilos, hopefully,” he explained.

I’ve got a bit of work to go.

“So we’ll see – I’ve got a bit of work to go.”

Hamza and Jowita

Meanwhile, while responding to fan comments, Hamza also made mention of his former dance partner.

One fan, who brought up it is harder to stay in shape as the years pass, pondered whether training for dance routines helped Hamza previously.

Strictly stars Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal look relieved
‘I still keep dancing,’ Hamza vows (Credit: BBC iPlayer)

He replied: “You’re very right. I can feel how much harder it is to stay fit now that I’m a little bit older.

“My dance routines and dancing alone is not the same without Jowita. But I still keep dancing.”

Ah, how sweet!

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Robert Leigh
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