Strictly's Katya Jones breaks cover as she defies bosses with Wynne Evans support

Katya Jones put on a glum display as she broke cover in Leeds after supporting her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Wynne Evans who was forced to quit the tour

Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones cut a glum figure after supporting scandal-hit Wynne Evans.

The professional dancer has recently firmly showed her support for the GoCompare advert star who has been faced with another scandal. Earlier this week, Wynne confirmed that he was quitting the ongoing nationwide tour after he became involved in another scandal. Wynne made a hugely demeaning swipe at tour host, Janette Manrara, during the launch in Birmingham. He later issued a grovelling apology but it appeared that this was the last straw for the 52-year-old.

When Janette walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then used vile term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act. In a statement, Evans told the Mirror: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise."

Since the scandal emerged, Katya has stood by Wynne and used her social media profile to share messages of support for the star. After Wynne's departure, the 35-year-old looked rather unhappy as she ran errands in Leeds City Center. The Russian dancer wrapped up as she embraced the chilling temperatures of West Yorkshire, wearing a knee-length coat and turtle-neck jumper, while walking around with her hood up.

Opting to keep a low-profile, Katya wore a pair of over-sized mirrored sunglasses and had headphones in as she went about her day. Since the revelations have come out about Evans she has made it clear where her loyalties lie. Katya broke her social media silence as she shared Evans' statement and added: "Let's show humanity and consideration. I will miss you my darling boy."

She later posted a photo of Evans on stage on the Strictly tour as she wrote: "Really missed this tonight." In a new update, Katya posted a defiant statement on her Instagram again. The 10 word message read: "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." Katya has also managed to keep Evans with her on tour as she shared a photo from the latest performance.

The professional dancer posted a picture of herself in her dressing room as she got ready for the live show. On her mirror, Katya had placed a polaroid picture of Wynne following his exit. Evans said in a statement: "I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing. I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.

"Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me." He was filmed making an inappropriate sexual comment to Strictly's Janette Manrara when she joined in a group photo at the tour's press call.

Evans was heard singing: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then was heard using the demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act.

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