Strictly's Wynne Evans and Katya Jones 'hauled into BBC meeting' over 'hand incident'

BBC bosses are said to have hauled in stars and .

At the weekend, the Welsh opera singer, 52, appeared to move his hand along the Russian dancer's waist, before the 35-year-old . The pair also seemed to have a frosty moment when Katya appeared to reject Wynne's high five attempt.

Following an apology and explanation that it was just a "silly inside joke", bosses have apparently spoke to the pairing and gave them an "informal rap over the knuckles". It comes just weeks after the organisation's report into the actions of former dancers e and Graziano Di Prima.

An insider told : "Strictly want­ed to draw a line under one of the most troubling periods in the programme’s history, which had viewers deeply suspicious about what went on behind the scenes of the show."

They added such allegations had taken some shine off the contest and they were keen to draw a line under the most recent incident. The source continued: "The rap over the knuckles from Strictly was informal and there aren’t any plans to take any further action against them. But ultimately, amid all the con­troversy, viewers are left not knowing quite what to think."

On Monday the duo appeared on Strictly's sister show on BBC Two, It Takes Two. Katya insisted the and slammed people for portraying Wynne as "someone he's not". She said she couldn't bear to watch the onslaught following the controversy.

Speaking to the host, Katya said: "I have to make absolutely clear, that this whole incident with the hand and the high five on Saturday night, it was an inside joke between Wynne and I. Was it a silly joke? Yes. Was it a bad joke? Yes.

"However, it was a joke and even the idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended in any way is totally nonsense. Those that have doubts, you guys have got it wrong. So hopefully this will be the end of it."

Wynne also admitted he understood why his actions may have been misunderstood.

Fans had previously note as "inappropriate". As she tried to explain the "joke" to her fans on social media, many didn't buy into it and hit out at her actions. One user on /X said: "This is very irresponsible of you Katya. You are sending a message out to women saying, this creepy behaviour from a man is ok and acceptable and shouldn’t feel uncomfortable. It’s very clear what’s going on here."

Another agreed, adding: "IF it was a joke, it’s unbelievably crass considering what’s been going on at SCD. It trivialises a really important subject. Read the room, as we used to say."

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