Wynne Evans ‘heartbroken’ by reaction to hand incident with Strictly partner

It comes amid heightened scrutiny of the popular BBC One dancing show
Wynne Evans ‘heartbroken’ by reaction to hand incident with Strictly partner

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones, who are competing on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. (Guy Levy/BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Wynne Evans says that he is “heartbroken” by the reaction to professional partner Katya Jones moving his hand from her waist during Saturday night’s live show.

The pair have both apologised, saying the moment was a “joke” after a clip showing the incident was widely shared on social media.

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