Strictly fans left cringing by Wynne Evans and Katya’s Jones’ ‘awkward’ return to the dance floor following THAT ‘hand incident’ – as the singer deletes social media after backlash

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left embarrassed by Wynne Evans and Katya Jones’ ‘awkward’ return to the dance floor on Saturday, after the opera singer apparently deleted his the hand’ from last week.

The couple took a quick step as they tried to shake off the viral moment in which Katya, 35, pushed Wynne’s hand away from her waist and rejected his attempt to high-five her..

The dancer defended her famous partner, 52, declaring that he has been “portrayed as someone he is not” as the couple insist their “wandering hand” incident was a silly prank.

But fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths over the couple’s VT before hitting the track, calling it too “healthy” and “cozy” in a bid to put an end to rumors of their feud.

The clip saw the pair smiling as they climbed a Welsh mountain before Wynne gave Katya a piggyback ride.

Writing: ‘My vote for #StrictlyComeDancing LOOK! WE’RE TOTALLY COMFORTABLE WITH EACH OTHER goes to Wynne and Katya’s pre-dance story’: ‘A healthy, non-controversial VT is coming’: ‘Make the VT look like they hate each other.’

Even though the pair, once favorites for the Glitterball Trophy, became bookmakers’ favorites to drop out of the competition, they scored a respectable 33 out of 40 for their Quickstep.

Before Saturday’s show Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati said: “Wynne’s chances have taken a big hit in recent days, and punters are convinced he will be in a dangerous position in the standings this weekend… a stark contrast to where he was this weekend.” time the last time.” week.’

Speaking on spin-off show It Takes Two on Monday, Wynne admitted that he had seen the footage of the incident and confessed: “I can see how people may have misinterpreted it.”

Clinging to his arm, Katya said she “can’t stand” the criticism her co-star is receiving and was sympathetic that there was no crime.

She said: “The idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended in any way is complete nonsense, and to those who have doubts, you have been wrong.” So I hope this is the end and you continue to make me smile.”

She added: “I can’t sit by and watch this man being portrayed as someone 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 handshake and the high five on Saturday night, was an inside joke between Wynne and I. Was it a dumb joke? Yes, it was a sick joke.” taste? Yes.’

The incident caused such concern among BBC top brass, who have spent months quelling allegations of misconduct in previous series, that a welfare inquiry was carried out.

A source said: ‘The Strictly Welfare team reviewed the couple individually to confirm nothing was wrong and they were both comfortable continuing with the partnership.

“Training room investigators have kept meticulous records of what happens during rehearsals between each celebrity couple, and Wynne and Katya are no different.”

‘If there had been any type of misconduct or cause for concern, it would have been flagged by the social care team.

“There has not been one and they consider the matter closed.”

The BBC confirmed that no further action is planned.

Wynne, who has starred in GoCompare adverts for more than a decade, claims the fallout left him “heartbroken” after some Strictly fans called for him to be booted from the show.

Speaking on BBC Radio Wales, where he presents a daily show, Evans said: “I am absolutely heartbroken by the things that have been written about me in the last day.

He said: ‘I am absolutely heartbroken by the things that have been written about me in the last day.