Strictly Come Dancing ’s controversial Wynne Evans hand moment has been criticised by Women’s Aid. During last weekend’s (October 12) live episode of the BBC show, viewers noticed dancer Katya Jones removing celebrity partner Wynne’s hand from her waist during a break between dances.

On Tuesday, Richard Madeley was slammed for making a ‘tone deaf’ joke about the incident on Good Morning Britain, shocking viewers and his co-presenter Susanna Reid. After senior correspondent Jonathan Swain mentioned Strictly’s catchphrase is “keep dancing”, Richard commented: ‘Do you think they’ll change the line to “keep groping”?’

The pair are hoping to move on when they return to the ballroom this weekend from the drama, which began during last Saturday

A DOMESTIC abuse charity has slammed the BBC in the wake of the Wynne Evans and Katya Jones Strictly “grope” scandal. The pair say the incident was an inside joke — but Women’s Aid told The Sun:

Strictly Come Dancing has been rocked by yet another scandal, just after the BBC show had hoped to put any controversy to bed following its internal investigation into abusive behaviour allegations

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced that Wynne Evans was given a warning by show bosses after a clip of his "wandering hands" sparked complaints.

Women's Aid have hit out at the BBC over their statement about the Katya Jones and Wynne Evans hand incident, saying 'a grope is never a joke'

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’

Katya Jones has taken to social media to praise her Strictly Come Dancing partner Wynne Evans after 'awkward' moment on Saturday night's show.