When I struggle, I still call Jowita, says Hamza

THEY danced to glitterball glory on last year’s show and Strictly winners Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal still remain close.

- Julia Kuttner

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S BACK

The wildlife cameraman has told how he has been turning to the pro-dancer for advice.

Viewers saw the pair team up again on last week’s show as Jowita’s new celebrity dance partner was unveiled.

Hamza, 33, also said his Strictly fame has brought him more admirers but he is still single because of his globe-trotting career.

He revealed that when something is really troubling him it is either his mother he turns to, or his 29-year-old ex-dance partner.

He said: “When I can’t figure something out, I pick up the phone and talk to Jowita.

“If I’m struggling, call Jowita. I’m under a lot of pressure, I don’t know how to deal with it, I’m nervous – call Jowita.”

He also says that he plans to help her new dance partner, Paralympian medal winner Jody Cundy, in this series of Strictly.

“I am going to be the support. I am putting my money on them.”

He was speaking to the Sunday Express to promote his new wildlife series Hamza: Strictly Birds Of Prey, which starts tonight.

Paying tribute to “living legend” Sir David Attenborough, he said he is now on a mission to be “the voice for Mother Nature”.

He also says there are three mottos from US actor Andre De Shields which he stands by.

“Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you see coming.