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Shirley Ballas says Katya Jones is a ‘jokester’ after Strictly hand incident

It comes after a clip showing the incident, and 35-year-old Jones refusing a high-five from Evans, was widely shared on social media.

Evening Standard

Montell Douglas and Chris McCausland are Strictly Come Dancing at its best

Viewers had wondered if Saturday’s Strictly would mention recent controversy but this week’s episode did something far better, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing viewers divided by Wynne and Katya’s performance after controversy

The pair have been embroiled in controversy following last week’s episode

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing: week five results – as it happened

Montell Douglas and Jamie Borthwick jointly topped the scores, while Paul Merson finished bottom. But who would become the fourth celebrity sent home?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Chris McCausland sparks tears as Jamie and Montell top leaderboard

All the updates from week five of the BBC dancing competition

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for week five

The remaining 12 contestants will dance to an eclectic variety of songs, by artists from Oasis to Sam Smith

The Independent UK

OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Rivals is the anti-woke shot to the heart that modern TV needs

The BBC is out-of-touch but Rivals on Disney Plus is bold and free from political correctness and identity politics

Evening Standard

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Is this Strictly Come Dancing’s most controversial series yet? From Wynne Evans's apology to shock elimination

There have been plenty of standout moments on the dance floor, but this year’s Strictly has not been short of drama

Evening Standard

Craig Revel Horwood says banter on this year's Strictly is 'looser' amid Wynne Evans and Katya Jones storm

The judge’s remarks are particularly pertinent as the opera singer and pro came under fire after trying to shrug off an awkward interaction caught-on-camera as a ‘joke’

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing issues update amid Wynne Evans and Katya Jones 'hand incident'

The BBC won't be taking ‘any further action’ following the interaction on Saturday night’s Strictly

Evening Standard

One day, all matters of state will be decided through Strictly Come Dancing. That day seems near

The Saturday night staple is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield, where political fights and culture wars are waged, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Strictly's most controversial moments from Giovanni Pernice to Seann Walsh

As the Saturday night entertainment show celebrates 20 years, scandal has often not been too far away. We take a look back at Strictly’s most controversial moments

Evening Standard

Strictly pro makes admission about ‘silly inside joke’ after Wynne Evans hand fiasco

‘Hopefully this will be the end of it,’ Katya Jones said

The Independent UK

Strictly's Wynne Evans 'heartbroken' by reaction to 'hand incident' with pro partner Katya Jones

The opera singer insisted it had all been a ‘stupid joke’ that had been taken out of context

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Wynne Evans ‘heartbroken’ by response to hand interaction with Katya Jones

Pair have insisted that the interactions were a ‘joke’

The Independent UK

Katya and Wynne’s awkward Strictly Come Dancing saga is a sign of things to come

An uneasy interaction between Katya Jones and her ‘Strictly’ partner Wynne Evans went viral over the weekend. In the wake of the show’s bullying row, scrutiny is higher than ever, writes Katie Rosseinsky

The Guardian - UK

Strictly’s Katya Jones defends dance partner Wynne Evans over ‘hand incident’

Appearing alongside Evans on BBC spin-off show It Takes Two, Jones insists incident was ‘a silly joke’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones hits out at ‘nonsense’ Wynne Evans speculation

‘It’s quite absurd, actually,’ BBC dancing pro said

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The Independent UK

Strictly’s Wynne Evans and Katya Jones address fan concern over ‘weird’ behaviour on live show

‘I want to say sorry,’ the professional dancer and her celebrity partner said

Evening Standard

Katya Jones breaks her silence after she was spotted pushing Wynne Evans’ hand away on Strictly

Professional dancer Jones, 35, was seen reacting as Evans, 52, placed his hand near her midriff

The Independent UK

Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week four of the BBC dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couple in week four

Evening Standard

Strictly professionals to transform into Despicable Me minions for movie week

Kai Widdrington will dress as the grouchy former supervillain Gru.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs for movie week

Yes, there will be a Harry Potter number...

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: how the celebrity contestants and their dance partners are faring so far

Strictly’s 20th anniversary season has delivered history-making moments, a charleston worthy of three 10s, and more controversies than ever

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2024 – and their professional partners

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