Wynne Evans and Katya Jones were reportedly laughing and joking – just moments before the Strictly ‘handgate’ scandal.
Welsh star Wynne and his pro dancer Katya have been at the centre of some controversy in the past few days, following their behaviour at the weekend. During the show, Wynne appeared to move his hand around her waist, before she moved it back to her hip.
Katya has since spoken out about the backlash over Wynne’s behaviour, insisting that she was not left uncomfortable or offended by him. What’s more, the pair have also apologised and said it was an “inside joke” between them.
Now, a journalist who spoke to the pair before their appearance on Saturday night has let slip what the atmosphere was like backstage.
The pair have made headlines in the past few days (Credit: BBC)
Strictly Wynne Evans and Katya Jones hand scandal
Writing in The Mirror, the journalist claimed that before their Strictly appearance last weekend, “there was not a glimmer of tension or awkwardness” between Katya and Wynne.
“There were lots of laughs, gentle ribbing from each side and clear respect that went both ways,” the reporter said. They also noted how Katya has herself as her screensaver rocking a Go Compare-style moustache.
The reporter said: “I took it as a further sign that a strong friendship had formed.”
The pair were reportedly joking and being playful backstage (Credit: BBC)
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