Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Alexis Warr has confirmed her separation from husband Jake Burton after nearly eight years of marriage. The 30-year-old dancer, who joined the BBC One show's pro lineup in 2025, shared the news with fans on Instagram on Tuesday evening (June 23).
Personal Update Shared on Instagram
Warr, who hails from Utah and previously appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars in the US, posted a statement on her Instagram Story after a period of social media absence. She wrote: "Sorry I've been a bit MIA... Sharing a personal update." The follow-up post read: "After much consideration and with the greatest respect for each other, Jake and I have made the decision to separate."
She added: "Whilst this hasn't been an easy decision, it has been reached with a huge amount of love and we're each other's biggest cheerleaders. We won't be commenting on this further and kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this life change together. Thank you, as always, for your support."
Marriage and Strictly Journey
Warr married her childhood sweetheart Jake Burton in 2018. In November 2025, she marked their seventh anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a photo of the proposal and a wedding video, captioning it: "Happy anniversary to the absolute love of my life. 7 years of being your wife has been an absolute privilege. I’m so incredibly lucky and grateful to be loved by you. Can’t wait to see what more memories we unlock this year."
During her debut Strictly season in 2025, Warr reached the final with YouTube and TikTok star George Clarke. After the series ended, she participated in the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2026 tour, briefly returned to the US, and then came back to the UK for another tour with her co-stars. She is confirmed to return for the 2026 series.
Privacy Requested
Warr concluded her statement by asking for privacy and understanding as she and Burton navigate this life change. The couple has not commented further on the split.
