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Strictly Come Dancing stars Johannes Radebe, Carlos Gu and Kai Widdrington, Neil Jones and Vita Coppola previously spilled all on their pre-show rituals ahead of shimmying their way onto the Strictly ballroom last year. Johannes is currently partnered with Olympic sprinter, Montell Douglas, for the 2024 season of Strictly and the pair have been dazzling everyone with their skillful performances however fellow strictly pro Carlos did not receive a partner this series.

Wynne Evans appeared in high spirits on Saturday night as he headed back to his hotel hand-in-hand with his girlfriend Liz Brookes after performing on Strictly Come Dancing.The opera singer put on a loved up display with his events manager girlfriend a week after he hit headlines for an awkward moment with his dance partner Katya Jones. The moment saw Katya moving Wynne's hand away from his waist as it appeared to move across her waist during the live show, after rejecting a high-five from him earlier in the show. It was, they have both insisted, a light-hearted moment that only they would understand, with the 52-year-old Go Compare star saying: "It was a stupid joke that went wrong, OK? We thought it was funny.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have expressed concern for Wynne Evans amid his latest appearance - or apparent 'disappearance' from the latest live show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Welsh hopeful, Wynne Evans, has sent out an urgent six-word message to his supporters as he gears up for the fifth live show - "Don't forget to vote vote vote."

Wynne Evans, known for his role in the Go Compare adverts, has bravely shared his mental health struggles following the breakdown of his first marriage.The 52 year old Welsh tenor faced an "irrational fear" after parting ways with Tanwen in 2016.The pair, who met during a British Youth Orchestra course and got engaged at Cardiff Central Station, married in 1999 and had two children, Ismay and Taliesin. However, after 17 years together, their relationship ended in divorce. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been candid about how the separation took a toll on his mental well-being, leading to clinical depression and significant weight gain, with Wynne tipping the scales at 22 stone.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has revealed he stocks up on baked beans over fears his career might collapse without warning.

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancers Janette Manrara and Aljaž Skorjanec are happier than ever after welcoming their daughter Lyra into the world last year. As they geared up for their first Christmas as a family of three in 2023, Janette, 40, opened up on how the dance competition, which is often thought of as having a "curse" on couples, actually "saved" their relationship.The brunette beauty and mum-of-one dismissed the notion in an interview, as she reflected on her "soul-mate" relationship with Slovenian star Aljaž, 34.The couple met and got together three years before joining the programme, and at the time, they were wondering how they would cope with a long-distance relationship.

On Wednesday, Strictly Come Dancing's Sarah Hadland appeared on the This Morning sofa alongside her dance partner Vito Coppola. During the conversation with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, they pair discussed the recent controversy with Wynne Evans and Katya Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are expressing concern for Wynne Evans following the drama from Saturday 12 October's live show when Katya Jones moved Wynne's hand away from her waist. Katya has since spoken up about the backlash - sharing her upset over the way Wynne has been "portrayed as someone he is not" on Monday night's episode of It Takes Two. Both Wynne and Katya have insisted the wandering hand moment was simply a poorly judged "inside joke" and stressed things are fine between them, while the BBC have looked into it and said they are taking "no further action." Despite the pair's statements, many Strictly viewers are wondering why Wynne and Katya haven't let the audience in on the joke if it was simply a bit of fun, rather than inappropriate behaviour.

It has been a difficult week for Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans, with the opera singer spending the past three days explaining himself after cameras caught Katya Jones moving his hand away from his waist - after rejecting a high-five from him and seeming to roll her eyes. It was, they have both insisted, a light-hearted moment that only they would understand, with the 52-year-old Go Compare star saying: "It was a stupid joke that went wrong, OK? We thought it was funny.

The BBC has decided to take "no further action" after looking into an incident involving Wynne Evans and Katya Jones that occurred over the weekend. Strictly Come Dancing star Katya has spoken up about the recent controversy with her dance partner Wynne, saying she "can't bear" the way he's been "portrayed as someone he is not".This follows a moment from Saturday night's live show where she appeared to move his hand away from her waist.

Alexandra Burke has leaped to the defence of Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri after she faced a wave of backlash for doing the show with previous dance experience, competing against celebrities who have none. Former Love Island star Tasha has been wowing the Strictly judges in recent weeks with her breathtaking performances alongside professional Aljaz Skorjanec, and received one mark away from a perfect score during last week's live show.

Professional dancer Katya Jones has stepped up to defend her Strictly Come Dancing partner Wynne Evans.The opera singer has been on the receiving end of a torrent of abuse following a 'stupid joke that went wrong' during the latest episode. And she has three strong words for the trolls, saying it 'is total nonsense'. The duo left viewers puzzled after a couple of seemingly awkward ballroom exchanges, leading some to speculate that Wynne had made the Russian dancer feel uneasy.

Just 24 hours before the latest scandal threatening to engulf Strictly Come Dancing, I saw Wynne Evans and Katya Jones giggling, hugging and making future dinner plans. I was one of the last people to interview the pair before their dramatic appearance on Saturday - after which fans called out Wynne for his hand placement on Katya's waist, suggesting something more sinister. My reaction to the furore was shock, that it was a whipped up frenzy stoked by people on social media.

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts reckon they've clocked that Wynne Evans was given a telling off by producers after footage of him getting his hands swatted away by his professional partner Katya Jones circulated on social media.

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones have brushed off the recent Strictly Come Dancing controversy.The duo were at the centre of the show's latest drama after some viewers suggested Wynne had inappropriately touched Katya on camera. However, both have dismissed these claims, explaining that it was an "inside joke" that unfortunately didn't translate well. During a moment caught on camera, Welsh opera star Wynne, 52, was seen placing his hand on 35 year old dance pro Katya's waist, which then seemed to shift towards her stomach.

BBC chiefs are reported to have reprimanded Strictly Come Dancing stars Wynne Evans and Katya Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans was left devastated following backlash from a failed attempt at humour on the show last Saturday.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Wynne Evans might be facing the music on the BBC series after last weekend's 'controversy'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans' life took quite a turn eight years back when he split from his wife Tanwen, ending their 16-year marriage before he had to leave the family home. Post-divorce, the much-loved BBC Radio Wales host made a tentative offer on a rundown property in Cardiff that was, in his own words, "terrible" at the time of purchase.

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer, Katya Jones, paused her interview on It Takes Two to address the controversy surrounding her and partner Wynne Evans. It comes as Wynne, 52, said that he is "heartbroken" by the reaction to professional partner Katya, 35, moving his hand from her waist during Saturday night’s live show.