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Former Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> contestant Wynne Evans<\/a> has called out his professional partner, Katya Jones<\/a>, for failing to support him publicly after a string of controversies.<\/p>\n

The Welsh opera singer\u2019s time on the 2024 series was thrown into chaos<\/a> after he was spotted engaging in a \u201csilly inside joke\u201d<\/a> with Jones<\/a>, in which she could be seen awkwardly moving his hand from her waist during a live episode.<\/p>\n

In another moment, Jones was seen avoiding a high-five offered by her celebrity partner \u2013 but after rumours of a behind-the-scenes feud, they told viewers it was part of \u201ca running joke\u201d. <\/p>\n

\"KatyaKatya Jones was partnered with Wynne Evans on \u2018Strictly\u2019 in 2024 (BBC\/PA) (PA Media)<\/p>\n

Evans\u2019s troubles deepened when he was dropped by the BBC<\/a> in May 2025 after apologising for using “inappropriate language” during the launch of the Strictly tour. He clarified that the word he used, while speaking to former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, was his “nickname for one of the other contestants”, but acknowledged it was “not an appropriate word for the workplace.”<\/p>\n

When asked if he is still friends with both Jones and Borthwick, Evans, 54, told his TikTok<\/a> followers: \u201cShort answer: no. Longer answer, of course they all reached out to me when I left and privately they all gave me their support. But when I asked them to do it publicly, they said they\u2019d have to check with their publicists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evans continued: \u201cI kind of understood that, even though I\u2019m a guy who, if I\u2019m your friend, I\u2019m your friend through thick and thin. That really surprised me about the whole celebrity community. I thought they were my friends, but actually it was c***.<\/p>\n

However, he said that \u201cthe exception to the rule\u201d is strictly judge Anton Du Beke, whom he called \u201ca top bloke\u201d. The Independent has contacted Jones and Borthwick for comment.<\/p>\n

\"WynneWynne Evans addresses ‘Strictly’ controversy (TikTok)<\/p>\n

Evans previously said that his behaviour on Strictly was \u201ctotally stupid\u201d and that he \u201cpaid the ultimate price in terms of my career\u201d.<\/p>\n

He revealed the severe impact on his mental health, stating, “I went on a dancing show and ended up trying to take my own life, I did end up in hospital, somebody phoned me, rang an ambulance, and luckily for me, I\u2019m here today.”<\/p>\n

Evans accused the press of hounding him and expressed a wish for “better insight” before joining Strictly. Despite the ordeal, he believes the experience has given him \u201ca greater understanding of my own mental health and where I am in my life”, enabling him to help others.<\/p>\n

In June, the opera singer announced his return to broadcasting with The Wynne Evans Show, a live weekday internet radio programme.<\/p>\n

The current series of Strictly Come Dancing kicked off its live shows on Saturday (26 September). Jones topped the leaderboard<\/a> with her celebrity partner, social media star John Nellis.<\/p>\n

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