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Strictly viewers were left cringing as the BBC aired a very romantic dance between married professionals Katya and Neil Jones just hours after photos of Katya kissing dance partner Seann Walsh emerged.
Pre-recorded on Saturday night but aired after the photos were published on Sunday, the couple performed a racy routine to Gladys Knight’s Licence to Kill.
The awkwardness of the situation didn’t escape viewers, who were quick to vent their unease on Twitter.
“Got a licence to kill, anyone who tries to tear us apart” ... Certainly felt awkward watching Katya and Neil dancing to that song! #StrictlyComeDancing #awkward,” one person wrote.
“Not gonna lie, watching Katya and Neil dance to a License to Kill was awkward to say the least. #Strictly #scd,” posted another.
One person wrote: “I can’t be the only one cringing at Katya dancing with her husband after those photos were released.... surely. StrictlyComeDancing."
Katya Jones and Sean Walsh on Saturday night's StrictlyBBCComedian Walsh, 32, and the 29-year-old professional dancer were snapped “snogging like a pair of teenagers” after a boozy night out in London, according to The Sun on Sunday.
The pair have since put out public apologises, describing the passionate kiss as a “drunken mistake”.
Walsh wrote on Twitter: “In light of the story in today's newspaper I would like to offer my sincere apologies for my actions.
“This is no excuse but it was a one-off drunken mistake which I am truly sorry for.”
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Katya added: “I'm so sorry about any offence or hurt I may have caused with my actions. I wasn't thinking and it was a one-off mistake after some drinks.
“I love my husband and we are very happy together, this is not a reflection on our relationship.”