Katya Jones blasts ‘absurd’ speculation about Wynne Evans’ wandering hands as Strictly fans grow worried

Katya Jones is determined to make the truth ‘crystal clear’ after Strictly Come Dancing viewers began fearing for her well-being.

The Russian professional, 35, went viral this weekend after her celebrity partner, Wynne Evans, 52, appeared to have wandering hands.

During Saturday night’s live show, the Go Compare opera singer was seen standing behind her among the rest of the cast, an arm around her waist, which Katya subtly moved back when his hand crept towards her front.

It didn’t take long for the clip to garner millions of views, with fans begging the BBC to step in.

After the show, the pair issued an apology, with audiences also having spotted an awkward background moment when Katya snubbed a high-five from Wynne with a stern expression before seemingly faking a smile again for the cameras.

However, not everyone was convinced, believing Katya was ‘forced’ to apologise and brush off the incident as ‘messing around,’ claiming she felt uncomfortable around her partner.

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Ahead of Sunday’s results show, the choreographer, who joined Strictly in 2016, took to Instagram with a video setting the record straight.

‘Happy Sunday, everyone. Now, I need to make something crystal clear,’ she began.

‘The hand incident that happened on Saturday night was an inside, very silly joke between Wynne and I.

‘So, even the idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way is complete nonsense.

‘It’s quite absurd, actually.’

Katya went on to say: ‘Now, can we just focus on how brilliantly he’s doing and what an amazing dancer he’s becoming?’

Her video then ended abruptly as her doorbell buzzed and she had a delivery to receive.

‘Gotta run! Lots of love, bye!’, she said, blowing a kiss.

Despite Katya’s plea for people to stop speculating, though, not everyone bought what she was saying.

‘You’re not explaining how it was a joke? I think it’s exactly how it come across on camera. You didn’t want his hand there, so moved it? Not a big deal,’ wrote Instagram user shannonsmithxxx.

‘The explanation videos only make the situation stranger. How is inappropriately touching someone an inside joke?’, asked amyleekav.

Others asked Katya if she was ‘ok’ and noted how she ‘had’ to say something because her ‘job is on the line’.

However, there was also an outpouring of support for both Katya and Wynne.

Fellow Strictly pro Kai Widdrington commented: ‘Had the whole nation hook line and sinker 😂😂😂 @wynneevans’.

‘You two are doing great together – ignore all the comments 😍’, wrote danskdotti.

Katya and Wynne have warmed people’s hearts with their partnership for the past four weeks and have continued climbing the leaderboard, scoring a mega total of 34 for their tango.

Speaking previously about their relationship, Wynne had nothing but compliments for Katya, saying she has helped him feel more ‘comfortable’ with his body.

Wynne has lost seven stone in the past year, and the pounds have continued to drop since he started training for Strictly, for which he’s also credited his calorie-controlled diet and the support of his girlfriend, Liz Brooks, 50.

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He told The Daily Mail that his rehearsals with Katya are ‘50% dancing and both 50% counselling’.

‘I’ve always had a bit of rhythm, but I’m not very light on my feet, but I’m really enjoying this. I’m finding it a brilliant experience. I’m more body confident.

‘Looking in the mirror all day is a bit odd for me because the mirror is something I always try to avoid, but I’m really enjoying it actually, and being aware of my neck and my shoulders and all of that.’

This weekend, Wynne placed second on the judges’ scoreboard, just behind Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec.