Neil Jones‘s sister has accused his fiancée Chyna Mills of ‘spinning lies’ and warned ‘the truth will come out eventually’ after the Love Island accused his mother of ‘bullying, racism, and disrespect’.
Chyna, 27, who rose to fame on the ITV2 dating show in 2022, alleged that the Strictly professional dancer’s family ‘ruined’ their daughter Havana’s baptism this week by choosing not to attend.
Sharing black-and-white photographs on Instagram, which showed the couple smiling and hugging their two-year-old daughter during the religious ceremony, Chyna spoke out about the family feud she claims has been ongoing behind the scenes.
In a strongly worded post, she wrote: ‘I’ve faced bullying, racism, and constant disrespect from a so-called MIL since the moment I met her. 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.’
Now, in a sudden turn of events, Neil’s sister Terri Peters has spoken out in defence of their mother, Helen Jones, accusing Chyna of lying about the situation.
Strictly star Neil Jones’s sister has accused his fiancée Chyna Mills (left) of lying about their mother, Helen (middle) after the former Love Island contestant accused her of racism (Chyna pictured with Neil’s mother Helen and her partner, Michael Hall)
Chyna, who rose to fame on the ITV2 dating show in 2022, alleged that the Strictly professional dancer’s family ‘ruined’ their daughter Havana’s baptism this week by choosing not to attend
Now, in a sudden turn of events, Neil’s sister Terri Peters (right) has spoken out in defence of their mother, Helen Jones, accusing Chyna of lying about the situation
Neil’s sister Terri Peters told the Daily Mail: ‘I don’t want to comment at this time. If she wants to spin lies, then look, the truth will come out eventually.’
Strictly dancer Neil Jones, 43, who is 16 years Chyna’s senior, went public with their relationship three years ago, before the couple welcomed their daughter, Havana, in October 2023.
The pro proposed to Chyna during a romantic trip to Bali in April 2023, but the couple is waiting until their daughter is old enough to walk down the aisle with them before tying the knot.
Neil, a four-time World Latin Champion, regularly performs on Strictly as a backing dancer. It is often joked on set that he is rarely given a celebrity partner to compete with.
Last year, he was paired with Toyah Willcox, and in previous series, he has performed alongside Lioness Alex Scott and EastEnders actress Nina Wadia.
He was previously married to fellow Strictly dancer Katya Jones. The pair had been together for over a decade and married for six years before their relationship ended.
Their marriage broke down a year after Katya was caught kissing her celebrity dance partner, comedian Seann Walsh, with many attributing their split to the show’s infamous ‘Strictly curse.’
In a joint Instagram statement, Neil and Katya clarified that their breakup was not due to the incident with Seann, but because they loved each other only as friends.
Sharing photographs on Instagram, which showed the couple smiling and hugging their daughter during the religious ceremony, Chyna spoke out about the family feud
Strictly dancer Neil Jones, who is 16 years Chyna’s senior, went public with their relationship three years ago, before the couple welcomed their daughter, Havana, in 2023 (pictured 2025)
Neil has faced a difficult year following the death of his father, David, who tragically passed away last month.
Writing on Instagram in tribute, he said: ‘Yesterday, I said goodbye to my dad for the final time. I thought I knew my dad, but yesterday I realised I didn’t.
‘After hearing so many lovely and funny stories from family and his closest friends, I know he would be smiling, looking down with a pint in his hand.’
Chyna and Neil are also facing uncertain times as they continue their search for a new family home.
The couple is currently living on Neil’s houseboat while looking for the right property to settle down in.
Neil’s ex-wife, Strictly dancer Katya Jones, pictured hugging his mother Helen, during the couple’s six-year marriage
Their marriage broke down a year after Katya was caught kissing her celebrity dance partner, comedian Seann Walsh, with many attributing their split to the show’s infamous ‘Strictly curse’
During a recent Instagram Q&A, Chyna explained that living on the boat was never part of their long-term plan, as it was originally intended to be a holiday home.
She said: ‘I sold my house so Neil and I could buy something together. Neil bought his boat before we got together, and now it’s conveniently there for us to stay on while in limbo.
‘Annoyingly, we just haven’t found a house we like yet, and I also didn’t want to be in a chain because the process of buying a house is hell, so hopefully we find something soon.’
She added: ‘The plan was never to live on the boat. It was just supposed to be a holiday home and Airbnb for when we aren’t using it.’
