Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Katya Jones has spoken out against the recent drama surrounding her interactions with fellow contestant Wynne Evans, dismissing the controversy as “nonsense”. The issue arose after a video circulated on social media showing Evans placing his hand on Jones’ stomach during a backstage moment, which Jones then moved to her hip. Another clip emerged of Jones apparently ignoring Evans when he went in for a high five.
The incident occurred following the latest episode of the BBC competition, where Evans received his highest scores of the season. Speculation and rumours about potential tension between the dancing pair began to circulate online, prompting Jones and Evans to address the situation through a video they shared on social media to clear the air.
In a statement, Jones expressed that the incident was merely a “silly inside joke” between herself and Evans, refuting any claims that she felt uncomfortable or offended by his actions. Jones emphasised the positive aspects of Evans’ performance on the show, urging viewers to focus on his dancing skills rather than speculating about their relationship.
Both Jones and Evans apologised for any misunderstandings and clarified that they share a strong friendship. They explained that the supposed tension and awkward moments were misconstrued and blown out of proportion, reassuring fans that they were simply having fun backstage. The duo’s efforts to address the situation aimed to put an end to the unnecessary controversy surrounding their backstage interactions.
The response from Jones and Evans aimed to dispel any further speculation and emphasise the camaraderie and mutual respect between the two dancers. Moving forward, both contestants hope that the focus will shift back to the competition and the impressive performances they bring to the Strictly Come Dancing stage.