His type of kicks and flicks! Ed Balls and Strictly partner Katya Jones swap the dance floor for the pitch as they cheer on his team Norwich City at the football
They captured the hearts of the nation with their entertaining routines and winning chemistry on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
And Ed Balls and Katya Jones appear to have remained firm friends since their elimination from the BBC series in November, as they headed to a football match together in Norwich on Saturday.
The 49-year-old, who is chairman of Norwich City FC, happily showed the Strictly pro his preferred type of kicks and flicks as they supported his team in their battle against Southampton.
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That's not the glitter ball! Ed Balls and Katya Jones appear to have remained firm friends since Strictly Come Dancing, as they headed to a football match together in Norwich on Saturday
Listen to the expert: The 49-year-old, who is chairman of Norwich City FC, happily chatted to his former dance partner, 27, as they supported his team in their battle against Southampton
The former Shadow Chancellor and the 27-year-old dancer were seen animatedly cheering on Ed's team in their FA Cup 3rd Round match at Carrow Road.
The politician spent plenty of time chatting and talking through the match with Katya in the stands, while she listened intently and watched the players chase the ball around the pitch.
Having formed a strong friendship on the dancing competition, the Russian beauty was then spotted erupting into giggles as Ed pointed at something in the distance, a cheeky grin on his face.
Look, there's me coming out of the cannon! Having formed a strong friendship on the show, the Russian beauty erupted into giggles as Ed pointed at something in the distance
The former MP clapped his team proudly as they left the pitch after drawing 2-2, while Katya snapped a few photos from the fun day out on her phone.
Joined by Katya's husband Neil, another dancer on the show, the group proved they have remained firm friends since Strictly Come Dancing came to an end last month.
Ed and Katya, who were hot favourites for an early vote-off, took the audience by surprise on this year's series when the MP showcased both a surprising effort and an infectious enthusiasm on the dance floor.
Come on Canaries! Ed appeared to get very into the match as he watched the team he manages attempt to score against Southampton
Close bond: Joined by Katya's husband Neil (far left), another dancer on the show, the group proved they have remained firm friends since Strictly Come Dancing came to an end
Getting off to a slow start with a Waltz in week one, the pair then captured attention and the hearts of the whole nation with a hilarious set of routines - including a Samba in the theme of The Mask, with the MP cladding himself in green body paint, and a Salsa-version of Psy's Gangnam Style.
Lasting until week 10 on the show, Ed had nothing but praise for his partner Katya as their fate was sealed in the dance-off, admitting she had made the show 'a complete blast'.
He gushed: ‘If people watching have had half the fun I’ve had learning to dance with Katya then they must have had a complete blast because it’s been such a fabulous thing.
Good work boys: The former MP clapped his team proudly as they left the pitch after drawing 2-2, while Katya snapped a few photos from the fun day out on her phone
Before he added: 'The only reason we have been able to learn and to entertain is because of Katya, and it’s her first series.
'She is going to go on to be a total dynamite, knock-out Strictly star, she is just the best there is. Absolutely amazing.'
Although some viewers had complained that he was not the best dancer, Ed had remained adamant throughout the competition that he would 'respect' the voters' desire for someone entertaining, rather than technical.
Fan favourites: Ed and Katya took the audience by surprise on this year's series when the MP showcased both a surprising effort and an infectious enthusiasm on the dance floor
Admitting he would not do a 'John Sargeant' and quit the show, Ed said to the Daily Express the week before his vote off: 'As it goes on in this competition, I think the dancers become a bigger deal but in the end you have got to respect the voters.
'The public decides who becomes President or Prime Minister or who stays on Strictly.
Although he did later acknowledge his dwindling dance talents by adding: 'I think if you have a bet on me, I would cash out.'
While their time on the Saturday night show came to an end, Ed and Katya are now looking forward to their appearance on the 30-date Strictly Come Dancing tour - which kicks off in Birmingham later this month.
Keep dancing! Ed and Katya are now looking forward to their appearance on the 30-date Strictly Come Dancing tour - which kicks off in Birmingham later this month
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