Article Pub: Strictly’s Seann Walsh APOLOGISES for kissing married dance partner Katya Jones

Strictly’s Seann Walsh has taken to Twitter to apologise after he was spotted passionately kissing his dance partner Katya Jones.

The comedian, 32, was pictured holding his dancer partner, 29, in a steamy clinch outside a London pub on Wednesday, his girlfriend’s birthday.

Seann, who is dating actress Rebecca Humphries, said on Twitter: ‘In light of the story in today’s newspaper I would like to offer my sincere apologies for my actions.

Apology: Strictly’s Seann Walsh has taken to Twitter to apologise after he was spotted passionately kissing his dance partner Katya Jones

‘This is no excuse but it was a one-off drunken mistake which I am truly sorry for.’

Katya, who has been married to fellow Strictly dancer Neil Jones since 2013, also tweeted about the incident.

‘I’m so sorry about any offence or hurt I may have caused with my actions,’ she said.

Heartbroken: Seann, who is dating actress Rebecca Humphries (pictured), said on Twitter: ‘In light of the story in today’s newspaper I would like to offer my sincere apologies for 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.’

Fans were quick to comment on the statement, demanding that Seann should quit the show due to his and Katya’s actions.

He said: ‘This is no excuse but it was a one-off drunken mistake which I am truly sorry for’

Regret: Katya, who has been married to fellow Strictly dancer Neil Jones since 2013, also tweeted about the incident

Some fans insisted that it wasn’t the public that he owed an apology to, however it is currently unclear whether Seann and Rebecca have spoken since the pictures emerged.

Although this is uncertain, they appear to have unfollowed each other on Instagram, but Rebecca’s page is still littered with snaps of Seann and Katya.

She has regularly gushed over her boyfriend’s Strictly stint, sharing an image of him wearing a ‘keep calm and listen to Katya T-shirt’, as a good luck present.

Reaction: Some fans insisted that it wasn’t the public that he owed an apology to, however it is currently unclear whether Seann and Rebecca has spoken since the pictures emerged

However while she has unfollowed her boyfriend, Rebecca has also recently followed Katya’s husband on Neil on Twitter, with the kiss no doubt coming as a shock to both of them.

Before the pictures of the smooch emerged, Rebecca was moved to tears as she watched him dance on Strictly on Saturday.

The actress, who has been dating the comedian for five years, choked back sobs during his Pasa Doble to The Matrix theme tune with the Russian dancer.

Viewers watched Rebecca hold her hands to her face as she watched Seann perform the outstanding routine, bursting into tears as he hugged Katya with relief at nailing the dance.

While the judges raved about the performance, which included a backflip in the air, she could hardly contain her emotion as she watched from the front row.

However, less than 24 hours later Rebecca shared her heartache on social media, liking a tweet from Corrie’s Kirsty Leigh-Porter who sent her a red love heart emoji.

Sizzling chemistry: Seann performed the Pasa Dobleto The Matrix theme tune with the Russian dancer, 29

Proud: Rebecca , who has been dating the comedian, for five years, choked back sobs during his Pasa Doble, overwhelmed with emotion

Overwhelmed: Viewers watched the actress hold her hands to her face as she watched Seann perform the outstanding routine, bursting into tears as he hugged Katya with relief

Devastated: Following the betrayal, Rebecca shared her heartache on social media, liking a tweet from Corrie’s Kirsty Leigh-Porter who sent her a red love heart emoji

Meanwhile Neil confused fans by choosing to ignore pictures of his wife in a passionate embrace with Seann as he uploaded a snap of the pair dancing on Instagram.

He wrote: ‘Wow last nights @bbcstrictly movie week was really epic and I’m really proud of @mrs_katjones and @seannwalsh Paso Doble. Great shapes and of course like always the choreography was on point.’

An onlooker who witnessed Seann and Katya’s kiss, told the Sun they were ‘snogging like a pair of teenagers’ and ‘didn’t seem to care who might see them.

Breaking silence: Katya’s husband Neil confused fans by choosing to ignore pictures of his wife in a embrace with Seann as he uploaded a snap of the pair dancing on Instagram

Tactile display: While the judges raved about the performance- which included a backflip in the air- Rebecca could hardly contain her emotion as she watched from the front row

Betrayal: Seann and Rebecca (pictured) have been in a long-term relationship for five years

The pair were reportedly at the Duke Of York pub in Marylebone in Central London at around midnight on Wednesday.

A source told the website that the pair have had chemistry since the day they met, adding that they are very giggly and tactile.

Although their close relationship has been noted by members of the crew it has still come as a shock to everyone.

They added that it is bound to cause friction on the show as Katya has to work alongside her husband Neil every week.

Husband: They appeared in high spirits as Katya, who is married to fellow professional dancer Neil Jones (pictured) – who also appears on the show – skipped along the pavement

Sexy: On Saturday they performed a sensual paso doble as Seann’s girlfriend Rebecca cheered them on from the audience

But Katya appeared to defend her marriage with husband Neil again on Sunday’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

Then pro performed a romantic dance together while soul superstar Gladys Knight belted out her 1989 hit single Licence to Kill.

Viewers took to Twitter in their droves as they commented on the ‘cringing and awkward’ dance to the ‘appropriate song’ which features the lyrics: ‘Got a license to kill, anyone who tries to tear us apart.’

Awkward: Katya appeared to defend her marriage with Neil on Sunday’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing, following her passionate kiss with dance partner Seann

While showcasing their fancy footwear, Katya and Neil twirled around the stage while the ‘Empress Of Soul’, 74, showcased her award-winning vocals.

Fans quickly pointed out that their performance was seemingly convenient, with one fan tweeting: ‘Katya & Neil dancing to Licence to Kill (anyone who tries to tear us apart) Yikes!! #Strictly.’

In agreement, another penned: ‘Watching Neil Jones and Katya dancing together is making me cringe. The song lyrics are not helping. #Strictly.’

Soulful: The Russian pro performed a romantic dance together while Gladys Knight belted out her 1989 hit single Licence to Kill

Passionate: Viewers took to Twitter in their droves as they commented on the ‘cringing and awkward’ dance to the ‘appropriate song’ which features the lyrics: ‘Got a license to kill, anyone who tries to tear us apart’

Hmm: Fans quickly took to the social media site to point out that their performance was seemingly convenient

‘Katya and Neil dancing in a cloud of tension #strictly’, a third wrote.

Others were amazed by Gladys’ stellar show, with viewers branding the star ‘immortal’ and ‘a class act’.

The show saw Blue’s Lee Ryan become the second contestant to be eliminated from the new series, after his Cha Cha Cha with failed to impress the judging panel, following a dance-off with Charles Venn and his partner Karen Clifton.