Strictly star Neil Jones marries Chyna Mills after ‘banning parents’ from wedding

Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones has married his Love Island star partner, Chyna Mills, after four years together.

The BBC star, 44, who has been part of Strictly for a decade, announced the joyous news with a social media post this afternoon, confirming that he and Chyna, 27, tied the knot on July 1.

They opted for a low-key ceremony at London’s Marylebone Town Hall, with sweet snaps showing loved ones throwing confetti over them after they officially became husband and wife.

Neil and Chyna were joined by their adorable daughter, Havana, who was born in October 2023.

The groom looked dapper in a fitted suit, while the bride wore a stunning Bardot white satin gown.

Chyna is Neil’s second wife, as he was married to fellow Strictly star Katya Jones, 37, from 2013 to 2019.

Noticeably absent from this week’s celebrations, however, were Neil’s parents, who were reportedly banned from attending.

In fact, Neil allegedly did not tell mum Helen or sister Terri when or where the wedding was happening.

Last year, Chyna accused Neil’s mother of ‘bullying, racism, and disrespect’. 

She claimed that her partner’s family ‘ruined’ Havana’s baptism by choosing not to go, which the influencer considered the ‘final straw’ in their years-long feud.

‘I’ve faced bullying, racism, and constant disrespect from a so-called MIL since the moment I met her,’ Chyna penned at the time. ‘This year, I decided enough was enough and gave her the chance to discuss whatever one-sided issue she had of course, I was ignored.’

She added: ‘Havana’s baptism was a special day, and his family chose not to attend out of loyalty to her and refused to acknowledge what’s unfolded over the past few years. That’s on them. But I won’t accept negative comments or false narratives about my baby girl’s special moments.’

Soon after, Terri claimed that the influencer was lying.

‘I don’t want to comment at this time. If she wants to spin lies, then look, the truth will come out eventually,’ she told the Daily Mail.

A source has since told The Sun that ‘the whole thing is a massive shame’.

‘His close and extended family were all there when he married his first wife, Katya Jones, and felt that was an incredibly special day,’ they added.

‘It makes it even more painful that they have now been cut out completely. Most of them have been blocked by Chyna and Neil, so really have no idea what is going on in their lives at all, let alone about their wedding.

‘Everyone feels like Chyna could have shared her concerns in a different way, but instead it’s turned into a public matter, and the whole family have been tarred with the same brush.’

Still, it’s said the family hoped the big day ‘went well’.

Nevertheless, the newlyweds were inundated with congratulatory messages from showbiz pals after posting their wedding photos, with Shirley Ballas commenting: ‘Congratulations to two beautiful humans ❤️❤️❤️’

Zoe Ball wrote: ‘congratulations gorgeous family ❤️❤️💝 hooray for love 😍’

‘Crying congratulations 😍😍😍’, added ex-Strictly pro Oti Mabuse.

‘Best day, you beautiful people 🥹♥️ can’t wait for next week!’, added Lauren Oakley, with Neil and Chyna set to fly to Italy for a second round of celebrations (Dua Lipa style) after finalising the legal bits in the UK.

As Strictly season fast approaches and with Dani Dyer and Lacey Turner already among those confirmed to be taking part, Neil will also be back on the dance floor for another season.

But following a mass cull of dancers, it’s believed he will be ‘benched’ and therefore won’t receive a celeb partner this time.

Nancy Xu has allegedly suffered the same fate, while Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, and Michelle Tsiakkas have not had their contracts renewed as part of a huge shake-up, which will see Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe take over as hosts.