Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left cringing by Wynne Evans and Katya Jones’ ‘awkward’ return to the dance floor on Saturday – after the opera singer apparently deleted X’s account amid backlash from the ‘hand incident’ last week.
The pair made quick moves as they tried to shake off the shocking viral moment which saw Katya, 35, move Wynne’s hand from her waist and snubbed her attempt to high-five him..
The dancer defended the celebrity couple, 52, saying they had been ‘portrayed as someone they are not’, as the pair insisted the ‘wandering hand’ incident was a dirty joke.
But fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the pair’s VT before they took to the floor, branding them as ‘healthy’ and ‘comfortable’ in an attempt to put rumors of their feud to rest.
The clip sees the pair beaming as they hike up a Welsh hill before Wynne gives Katya a piggyback.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left cringing as Wynne Evans and Katya Jones returned to the dance floor on Saturday.
The pair made quick moves as they tried to shake off the viral thumbs-up moment which saw Katya, 35, remove Wynne’s hand from her waist last week (pictured)
Wynne apparently deleted X’s account amid the backlash
Wrote: ‘My vote for #StrictlyComeDancing LOOK! WE ARE TOTAL comfortable with each other to Wynne and Katya’s story pre-dance’: ‘Wholesome non controversial VT comes’: ‘Make VT look like hate each other’.
Although the pair, who were once champions, for the Glitterball Cup, were the bookies’ favorites to leave the next competition, they scored 33 out of 40 for Quickstep.
Before Saturday’s event Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: ‘Wynne’s chances have taken a huge hit in the last few days, and punters believe he will be in a dangerous position on the leaderboard this weekend… week.’
Speaking on the It Takes Two spin-off show on Monday, Wynne admitted she had watched footage of the incident and admitted: ‘I can see how people could misinterpret it.’
Clinging to her arm, Katya said she ‘couldn’t bear the pain’ of her friends and empathized that no mistake was made.
He said, “The idea that it makes me uncomfortable or offended in any way is bullshit, and to those who have doubts, you’re wrong. So I hope this ends, and you keep making me smile.’
He added: ‘I can’t sit here and watch this man be portrayed as something he’s not. In fact, it couldn’t be further from the truth.
‘So I have to make it absolutely clear that this whole incident, with the hand and high five last night, was a joke between Wynne and me. Is that a stupid joke? Yeah, that’s a bad joke? Yes.’
But fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the pair’s VT before they hit the floor, signing ‘healthy’ and ‘comfortable’ to dispel rumors of their feud.
But fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the pair’s VT before they took to the floor, branding them as ‘healthy’ and ‘comfortable’ in an attempt to put rumors of their feud to rest.
Although the pair, who were once champions, for the Glitterball Cup, were the bookies’ favorites to leave the next competition, they scored 33 out of 40 for Quickstep.
Wrote: ‘My vote for #StrictlyComeDancing LOOK! WE ARE TOTAL COMFORTABLE with each other go to Wynne and Katya’s pre-dance story’
The incident has sparked concern among BBC chiefs, who have spent months fighting allegations of wrongdoing in the previous series, for a welfare investigation.
A source said: “Strictly’s welfare team are checking the couple individually to make sure nothing is wrong and they are both happy to continue with their partnership.
‘Rehearsal room researchers have kept meticulous logs of what goes on during rehearsals between each celebrity couple, and Wynne and Katya are no different.’
‘If there is any form of misconduct or cause for concern, it will be flagged by the welfare team.
‘Not yet and they think the matter is over.’
The BBC confirmed that no further action was planned.
Wynne, who has starred in GoCompare adverts for more than a decade, claims she has been left ‘heartbroken’ by the fallout after some Strictly fans called for her to be axed from the show.
Speaking on BBC Radio Wales, where he presents his daily show, Mr Evans said: “I am really saddened by the things that have been written about me in the last few days.
He said, ‘I am really saddened by the things that have been written about me in the last few days.
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris said: ‘If anyone thinks – How are they going to do it? – then sure I think the same thing.’
Dr. Punam Krishna
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam said: ‘I’ve watched Strictly every year and it feels even more special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I’m going to be the one to hit it.
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah said: ‘I’m really happy and enjoying this show. To be part of it, spray tan glitter. A landmark year for me I came to retire, Glasto and now I get spray tans.’
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete said: ‘Dancing alive in front of the nation every Saturday? It’s really scary.’
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne said: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal-winning swimmer
Tom said: ‘Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into new things, meet great people and dance’
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick said: ‘I really want to do it I will throw myself at 100 percent!’
Montell Douglas
Age: 38
Profession: Former Olympic Team GB and current Gladiator
Montell said: ‘I hope some of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with a Tango or Paso Doble!’
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB said: ‘A lot of ballroom styles are very foreign to me – I didn’t do that kind of dancing growing up. I’m not a trained dancer.’
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne said: ‘The thing I’m nervous about is the jumping, I don’t want to jive, I’m nervous.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha said: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a real Ghouri family favorite – so it’s a dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah said: ‘I am delighted to be a part of such a wonderful event in its 20th year.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie said: ‘I was doing a Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former Hockey GB player and presenter
Sam said, ‘I’m so relieved it’s hard to keep a secret now! The rumor spread and I had to lie! I’m used to dancing on girls’ nights but I’ll give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former football player
Paul said: ‘I won’t worry about it until it starts, but when it does, I’ll be nervous – I’ve only danced three times in my life!’
