Who Is Alexis Warr? Strictly Pro’s Age, Husband Split and Dance Career
Alexis Warr is a 26-year-old American dancer from Utah who won So You Think You Can Dance in 2022 and is now a Strictly Come Dancing professional. She left Strictly 2026 on 25 October with footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, a year after reaching the final with George Clarke. She separated from her husband, dentist Jake Burton, in June 2026 and has no children.
Why is Alexis Warr trending?
She and Shaun Wright-Phillips were voted out of Strictly on Sunday 25 October after losing a dance-off to Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu on Anton Du Beke’s casting vote.
Who is Alexis Warr’s Strictly partner?
In 2026 she was paired with former Manchester City, Chelsea and England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. They started with 15 for their cha-cha, hit a high of 28 for their James Brown Couple’s Choice in week 4, and went out in week 5 after their jive scored 17. Their average was 20.0, and they finished 12th.
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Is Alexis Warr still on Strictly?
She no longer has a celebrity partner in the 2026 competition, but she remains one of the show’s professional dancers and keeps performing in the group numbers.
Who did Alexis Warr dance with on Strictly 2025?
In her first series she was partnered with YouTuber and presenter George Clarke. The pair averaged 33.2 and reached the final on 20 December 2025, finishing as joint runners-up behind winners Karen Carney and Carlos Gu.
Strictly announced her in July 2025 alongside fellow new professional Julian Caillon.
I’ve admired Strictly Come Dancing for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour.
Alexis Warr on joining Strictly, July 2025
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Did Alexis Warr win So You Think You Can Dance?
Yes. She was crowned America’s Favorite Dancer on season 17 of the US show in 2022, the first ballroom-trained dancer ever to win it. She dedicated the win to her mother, who was being treated for brain cancer.
What did Alexis Warr do before Strictly?
Straight after high school she went on tour with Derek Hough and danced on America’s Got Talent. After her So You Think You Can Dance win she joined the dance troupe on Dancing with the Stars. She was a troupe dancer there, not a pro with a celebrity partner, so she never competed for the US Mirrorball trophy.
How old is Alexis Warr?
Alexis Warr is 26. She was born on 5 June 2000 in Highland, Utah, and started dancing at six at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in nearby Orem after watching her sister in local musical theatre. She added ballet and jazz a year later and ballroom by 13, and also trained in contemporary, hip hop, tap and gymnastics.
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Is Alexis Warr married?
Not any more. She married her high school sweetheart, Jake Burton, on 15 November 2018 at the Provo City Center Temple, and the couple announced their separation on 23 June 2026 after almost eight years of marriage. Burton is a dentist.
They posted matching Instagram statements describing a joint decision made with love, and Alexis asked for “privacy and understanding as we navigate this life change together”. She has not publicly confirmed a new partner.
Does Alexis Warr have children?
No, she does not have any children.
Is Alexis Warr Mormon?
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called the Mormon church, and married in one of its temples. She has not said anything publicly to suggest that has changed.
What is Alexis Warr’s net worth?
There is no reliable published figure, so we do not repeat the guesses on net worth websites. Her income comes from Strictly, earlier US TV and tour work, and her So You Think You Can Dance win.
Alexis Warr rumours, checked
Some sites say her divorce from Jake Burton is already final. The couple have only confirmed their separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. She appeared in JoJo Siwa's 2024 music video for Karma.
Burton is her married name from her marriage to Jake Burton, and she has also been credited as Alexis Warr Burton.
