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Are tensions rising between Wynne Evans and Katya Jones? Strictly fans notice pro dancer pushes his hand away and ignores his high five during awkward exchange

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Strictly fans were left shocked after they spotted Katya Jones pushing her partner Wynne Evans‘ hand away during Saturday night’s show. 

The couple have appeared to be getting on brilliantly during training and were third on the leaderboard with their sensational Tango for week four. 

However, it seems tensions could be rising between the pair after fans took to Twitter after spotting awkward moments between the duo. 

As host Claudia Winkleman revealed this week’s voting lines were open, Wynne, 52, put his arm around Katya’s waist before she appeared to take his hand and push him off. 

And fans were quick to notice the toe-curling moment as they took to Twitter to share their reactions. 

Strictly fans were left shocked after they spotted Katya Jones pushing her partner Wynne Evans off her during Saturday night’s show 

As host Claudia Winkleman revealed this weeks voting lines were open, Wynne put his arm around Katya's waist before she appeared to take his hand and push him off

As host Claudia Winkleman revealed this weeks voting lines were open, Wynne put his arm around Katya’s waist before she appeared to take his hand and push him off

They penned: ‘Anyone else see Katya push wynne’s hand away’; ‘‘Katya moving Wynne’s hand away then….’;

‘Did anybody else just see Katya push away Wynne’s hand – she did that awkward smile.’

‘There was a really awkward moment towards the end of Strictly during judging where Wynne’s hand crept across Katya’s waist and she pushed it away’;

‘Urgh…just seen the clip of Wynne. Katya was clearly uncomfortable’. 

Meanwhile in a second awkward interaction Katya, 35, appeared to shun Wynne’s attempts at a high five after Sam Quek and Nikita Kumzin’s performance. 

Standing with both hands outstretched, the professional dancer seemed to deliberately turn her back on her partner instead of returning the gesture. 

Sharing the video, one fan wrote: ‘You left Wynne hanging again Katya’.

One fan wrote: 'Did anybody else just see Katya push away Wynne's hand - she did that awkward smile'

One fan wrote: ‘Did anybody else just see Katya push away Wynne’s hand – she did that awkward smile’

Meanwhile in a second awkward interaction Katya appeared to shun Wynne's attempts at a high five after Sam Quek and Nikita Kumzin's performance

Meanwhile in a second awkward interaction Katya appeared to shun Wynne’s attempts at a high five after Sam Quek and Nikita Kumzin’s performance

Standing with both hands outstretched, the professional dancer seemed to deliberately turn her back on her partner instead of returning the gesture

Standing with both hands outstretched, the professional dancer seemed to deliberately turn her back on her partner instead of returning the gesture

And fans were quick to notice the toe-curling moment as they took to Twitter to share their reactions

And fans were quick to notice the toe-curling moment as they took to Twitter to share their reactions

Sharing the video, one fan wrote: 'You left Wynne hanging again Katya'

Sharing the video, one fan wrote: ‘You left Wynne hanging again Katya’

MailOnline has contacted Strictly, Katya and Wynne’s representatives for comment.  

Meanwhile fans have slammed the judges for ‘overmarking’ two of the show’s contestants, insisting ‘they must really want them to win’.  

Wynne and Katya scored 34 for their Tango, receiving 8 points from Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beck and nine from Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, making it his highest score so far.

Dancing the Tango to Abba‘s Money Money Money, the judges praised him for his high energy routine, with Anton saying it was ‘tremendous’ and ‘one of your best performances.’

Craig said: ‘You bum was sticking up – but I loved, loved, loved it. Winner, winner, winner.’

The couple have appeared to be getting on brilliantly during training and are were third on the leaderboard with their sensational Tango for week four

The couple have appeared to be getting on brilliantly during training and are were third on the leaderboard with their sensational Tango for week four

Dancing the Tango to Abba 's Money Money Money, the judges praised him for his high energy routine, with Anton saying it was 'tremendous' and 'one of your best performances'

Dancing the Tango to Abba ‘s Money Money Money, the judges praised him for his high energy routine, with Anton saying it was ‘tremendous’ and ‘one of your best performances’ 

STRICTLY WEEK FOUR LEADERBOARD

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec – Charleston to Unhealthy by Anne-Marie, Shania Twain – 39 

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas – Salsa to Danza Kuduro by Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – 34

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones – Tango to Money, Money, Money by ABBA – 34

Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe – Viennese Waltz to Nobody Gets Me by SZA – 33

Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu – Cha Cha to Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use) by Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams – 30

JB Gill and Amy Dowden – Rumba to You Might Need Somebody by Kara Marni – 30

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell – Salsa to Down Under by Men At Work – 30

Pete Wicks and Jowitza Przystal – Quickstep to Town Called Malice by The Jam – 29

Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin – Samba to Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira – 28

Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola – Foxtrot to Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish – 27

Paul Merson and Karen Hauer – Quickstep to I Won’t Dance by Fred Astaire – 23

Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk – Charleston to Rain on the Roof from Paddington 2  – 21

Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez – Jive to 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo – 20

Motsi agreed and said: ‘This was your best dance yet, I’ve been waiting for this dance, I knew it was coming. What I love is that you guys give us a story…beautifully timed.’

Head judge Shirley Ballas was also full of praise and said: ‘I got goosebumps, it was passionate and told a tale. You got out there and I could see you’re in it to win it.’

However some fans didn’t agree with the feedback and accused BBC bosses of giving out special treatment.

Some believed Wynne is a ‘judges’ favourite’ and ‘very cliquey’ with them all.

Earlier this month, it was revealed Wynne has found love again after the breakdown of his 16-year marriage left him contemplating suicide

Earlier this month, it was revealed Wynne has found love again after the breakdown of his 16-year marriage left him contemplating suicide 

Earlier this month, it was revealed Wynne has found love again after the breakdown of his 16-year marriage left him contemplating suicide.

The opera singer has been in a relationship with events manager Liz Brookes, 50, since earlier this year.

Wynne previously revealed he hit ‘rock bottom’ in the midst of his depression, stemming from the end of his marriage to Tanwen, the mother of his two children, in 2016.

But Wynne is now in a relationship with fitness fanatic Liz – who is said to have helped him lose weight ahead of Strictly.

A source told The Sun: ‘Wynne and Liz met at an event and are taking things slow, but he’s excited about where the relationship might go.

‘He is in a much better place now than when his marriage ended. It’s like night and day — and he is so happy.’ 

After losing an astonishing 7st in the past year – what he modestly describes as ‘a bit of timber’ – Wynne revealed even more weight has fallen off since signing up for the BBC One dance show.

‘I’m more body confident. Looking in the mirror all day is a bit odd for me, because the mirror is something I always try to avoid,’ Wynne told The Mail.

‘But I’m really enjoying it. I haven’t seen my neck in a long time. I feel like a giraffe!’

He puts his weight loss down to a ­c­alorie-controlled diet, long walks with his new love, events manager Liz Brookes, 50, and – of course – the ­physical demands of Strictly.

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