REHEARSALS for Strictly were disrupted when two of the show’s senior pro dancers suffered injuries.

, 37, and her ex-husband Neil, 44, were both forced to pull out of several rehearsal days last week.

Katya Jones in a red dress with a gold belt and Neil Jones in a navy suit, posing together outside the Dorchester Hotel.Katya Jones, 37, and her ex-husband Neil, 44, were both forced to pull out of several rehearsal days last week Credit: Splash News Katya Jones and Neil Jones dancing at Elstree Studios.The absences jeopardise their chances of being paired with one of the celebrities for the launch of the latest series Credit: Getty – Contributor

It meant they missed being part of several pre-recorded group dances for the production at Elstree Studios — but were both back on the dancefloor on Friday.

The absences jeopardise their chances of being paired with one of the celebrities for the launch of the latest series on September 19.

A source said: “The are under the cosh for filming the group dances, which are played throughout the series, and have a hectic schedule.

“There was a real crisis on set when both Neil and Katya were injured at the same time and there were concerns they wouldn’t be able to recover in time for the series start in two weeks.

“They were gutted to miss out on the group dances as it guarantees them screen time if they don’t get a partner, which Neil often doesn’t.”

Five new dancers have joined this year to increase competition among the pros for one of the spots dancing with the celebrities.

The new arrivals have left the older pros .

A spokesman declined to comment.