Strictly's Katya Jones interrupts It Takes Two interview to defend Wynne Evans after backlash

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones interrupted her interview on It Takes Two on Monday to address the controversy surrounding her and partner Wynne Evans.

It comes as Wynne, 52, said that he is "heartbroken" by the reaction to professional partner Katya, 35, moving his hand from her waist during Saturday night’s live show. In another moment on Saturday night, Katya appeared to not want to high-five her celebrity partner.

The pair have both apologised, saying the moment was a "joke" after a clip showing the incident was widely shared on social media. Appearing on Monday's It Takes Two, Katya halted the show to issue another statement.

Katya said: "Sorry Fleur [East - who hosts the show], sorry, I will get onto dancing I promise but can I please first get something out of the way that I feel like overshadowed our performance for absolutely no reason and quite frankly, actually, I can't bear sitting here watching this man [Wynne] being portrayed as someone he's not.

"In fact, it couldn't be further away from the truth so I have to make this 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!", reports the Mirror.

Wynne then added: "Yeah and I've watched it back, I can see how people may have misinterpreted it."

Katya then added: "Yeah but however it was a joke and even the idea that it made me feel 'uncomfortable' or 'offended' in anyway is total nonsense. Those that have doubts, you guys have got it wrong! So hopefully this will be the end of it. You [Wynne] just keep making me smile, please!"

It comes as opera singer Wynne, known for the Go Compare insurance adverts, told BBC