Seann Walsh and Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya apologise following public kiss

They have both issued statements

Seann Walsh and Katya Jones
Published 8th Oct 2018
Last updated 8th Oct 2018

As the dreaded Strictly curse seems to have struck again, Comedian Seann Walsh and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones, who is married to Strictly choreographer Neil Jones, have apologised. This comes after Seann and Katya were spotted kissing in public recently, calling it a 'one-off drunken mistake'.

Seann and Katya were seen outside a London pub last week, reportedly "snogging like a pair of teenagers", despite both being in relationships.

The pair, who are now into their third week of the live show of Strictly Come Dancing, have both issued an apology for their behaviour on Twitter.

Seann Walsh, who is in a long-term relationship with Rebecca Humphries has said in his apology, '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.'

Meanwhile, Katya released a separate statement saying, '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.'

The Telegraph is reporting that the BBC have confirmed the couple will continue to take part in the series and it's "very much business as usual".

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Over the weekend, viewers got to see Seann and Katya perform a Matrix-themed paso doble which was awarded 30 points on Saturday night. The couple went through to the next round on Sunday night, which saw Lee Ryan leaving the show after a dance-off with actor Charles Venn.

Strictly Come Dancing continues next weekend.