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.

It was a load of viral nonsense but the knock-on effect is a flurry of cash on the singer being sent home this weekend

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”?’

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

Katya Jones has taken to social media to gush over her celebrity Strictly Come Dancing partner Wynne Evans following claims that he made her 'uncomfortable'

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones have been the subject of speculation after last weekend's Strictly Come Dancing episodes.

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.