Key Highlights :
1. Aimee and Katya became friends in 2021 through Katya's ex-husband, Neil Jones.
2. The duo have been inseparable since, even going on holiday to Australia together and now competing as a pair on Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted.
3. Their closeness has led to speculation - with even Katya's mum and Aimee's brother wondering if they are a couple.
4. "I feel really lucky to have a friend like Katya. We lift each other up and support each other in any situation," she said.
5. "We obviously come from different backgrounds, me having been a professional athlete snowboarding and travelling the world and her being a multiple world champion dancer, but we both have similar morals and that's why we get on so well."
6. Katya said last year she hadn't been on a date with a man since the split from Jones in 2019, saying: "We don't get approached by men because people think we're a couple, even my mum."
7. Aimee added at the time: "...And my brother. I don't even know what it is that drives people to think that?."
8. On Celebrity Hunted, five well-known 'fugitive' duos bid to stay ahead of a team of elite pursuers to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.
9. Aimee says she and "best friend" Katya were asked about taking part last year and jumped at the chance.
10. "I had just finished doing Wimbledon for BBC Breakfast in July," she explained: "And we just went on the run straight away. "It was 14 days with very little other than a backpack and £50 in cash. Literally, you are at the mercy of the public, counting on them helping you. "It's one of the most incredible, real experiences. You constantly feel on edge; any time you see a helicopter or a black vehicle you're on high alert. "I'm really known for doing physical stuff, and obviously there is an element of the challenge which is physical - there's lots of walking, running and so on, but our biggest strength was our mental dexterity. "The ability to communicate with people was very useful as well. The public really are your biggest asset on the show because you can't rely on your own personal network or you'll get caught. "Your phones are tracked and traced, so the strategy is stay away from anyone you know and speak to strangers. I think that put us in a really good position."
Aimee Fuller is one of the most accomplished snowboarders in the world. She’s won medals at the Olympics and World Championships, and is a two-time X Games gold medalist. Fuller is also a two-time world champion snowboarder.
But Fuller’s greatest accomplishment may be her friendship with Katya Jones. The two have been snowboarding together since they were kids, and they’ve become inseparable. Fuller credits Jones with helping her become the successful snowboarder she is today.
“Katya is my best friend,” Fuller said. “We’ve been snowboarding together since we were kids, and I can’t imagine my life without her. We have a really special bond.”
Fuller and Jones have been rumoured to be in a relationship for some time now, but they refuse to confirm or deny the rumours. Fuller says that the rumours are a testament to the special bond that exists between her and Jones.
“The rumours are a testament to how special our relationship is,” Fuller said. “We’re just really close friends, and we enjoy spending time together.”
Fuller is currently in the middle of a world tour, and she’s scheduled to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Fuller says that she’s focused on her competition, but she’s also looking forward to spending time with Jones in Korea.
“I’m really excited to spend time with Katya in Korea,” Fuller said. “I’m really looking forward to seeing her and spending time together.”
Fuller is an amazing snowboarder, and she’s also an amazing friend. She’s a role model to young girls, and her story is a testament to the power of friendship. Fuller and Jones are a special team, and they will continue to be successful together.
