Pasha Kovalev at the Strictly Come Dancing 2016
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Strictly fans beg bosses to replace Pasha Kovalev with Neil Jones

Pasha announced on Wednesday that he's leaving the show

Strictly Come Dancing fans are gutted that Pasha Kovalev has decided to quit the show after eight years.

But they have already revealed who they would love to see take Pasha’s place on the dance floor.

Many viewers are hoping pro Neil Jones will replace Pasha as they took to Twitter to beg Strictly bosses to make it happen.

Pasha Kovalev at the Strictly Come Dancing 2018
Pasha Kovalev has decided to quit the show after eight years (Credit: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)

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One person wrote: “It’s sad Pasha’s going, but please put Neil into the main group now, I would love to see him paired with a celeb!”

Another said: “@bbcstrictly now pasha has left. I hope u give the talented Neil jones a shot at the line up.”

A third tweeted: “I am so hoping Neil replaces Pasha!” while a fourth added: “Pasha is like the best pro it’s so sad that he’s leaving, it should be Neil that replaces him and gets a celeb!

“I don’t know how they will find someone to replace him because he’s irreplaceable.”

On Wednesday, Pasha announced he was leaving Strictly and said he’s ready to “find a new challenge”.

In a statement shared to his Twitter page, he said: “After scoring 93 perfect tens, reaching four finals and lifting the Glitter Ball, it’s time for me to find a new challenge so I’ve decided to make this my final season on Strictly.

Neil Jones at the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 - Launch Show
Fans want to see Neil replace Pasha (Credit: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)

“I’ve had 8 fantastic years, full of wonderful memories, thanks to the incredible partners, professionals and myriad of behind the scenes teams who all work to make Strictly the amazing production that it is.”

A post from Strictly’s official Twitter account also expressed their sadness to see Pasha go.

Read more: Pasha Kovalev quits Strictly Come Dancing

They said: “Sadly after eight incredible series, the brilliant @PashaKovalev has decided to leave #Strictly.

“Pasha, from all of us, thank you for your amazing choreography and routines over the years. You’ll be sorely missed!”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)