Strictly's Wayne Evans asks Katya Jones if she's 'getting close to someone' in awkward interview – amid drama surrounding her 'wandering hand'

Certainly Vin Evans asked Katya Jones during a recent interview on her BBC show 'If you get close to someone'.

The awkward liaison comes after Katya, 35, was forced to deny growing rumors of a feud after she was caught wiping his hand. Following their live performance on Saturday evening.

Glassy 52-year-old Vine casually turned the question on Katya as the dancing couple recently gave the lowdown on their behind-the-scenes secret romances in an interview.

Wynne asked: 'I didn't see anyone [getting close]Are you getting close to someone?'

Shocked Katya: 'What?'

The awkward interaction came after Katya was forced to deny growing rumors of a feud after she was caught swiping his hand following their live performance on Saturday.

Vin said: 'Yes. I don't know, I've never seen you approach [with anyone]Although you can be.'

Following Vine's 'wandering hand' on Saturday night, the BBC insisted they would not pursue the matter, with the dance partners insisting their perceived awkwardness was part of a yet-to-be-clarified 'joke'.

A spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Wynne and Katya have confirmed that their conversations in the gladidorium were in jest and have apologized to anyone who may have misunderstood.

'They addressed them on Vine's Instagram, where you can find their apology. Katya also wants to clarify that she is not offended by Vine and does not feel embarrassed.

'The welfare team have checked the pair and no further action is planned.'

During Sunday night's results show, fans witnessed a simmering feud between the Welsh opera singer and the Russian ballroom expert.

After it was revealed that they were safe and would perform once again next week, several couples went to the green room.

During a discussion about Vine's dance, host Claudia Winkleman asked the singer how she felt.

In a recent interview, Vinay casually popped the question to Katya as the dancing duo kept tight-lipped about the secret romances going on behind the scenes.

Wynne asked: 'I didn't see anyone [getting close]Are you getting close to someone?'

Shocked Katya: 'What?' Vin said: 'Yes. I don't know, I've never seen you approach [with anyone]Although you can be.'

Following Vine's 'wandering hand' on Saturday night, the BBC insisted they would not pursue the matter, with the dance partners insisting their awkwardness was part of a yet-to-be-clarified 'joke'.

During her response, fans noticed that Katya's whole face was very serious, and some fans claimed that she was disgusted with her partner.

The speculation from fans comes after the dancing couple's behavior in the fourth live show.

As Claudia revealed that this week's voting lines were open, Wynne put her arm around Katya only for her to tap his hand as it moved to her waist.

In a second frosty moment, the Russian dancer appeared to avoid her celebrity partner's high-five attempts. Starring Sam Cooke and Nikita Kumshin.

Standing with both arms outstretched, Katya seemed to deliberately turn her back on her partner instead of returning the gesture.

Fans are now even more certain about the bad blood between the Russian dancer and Vine.

During the show, Claudia asked Vine how he felt, and he indicated that he was shocked.

Wynne replied: 'I'm shocked because I didn't think I'd survive a week, so it's a thrill to be here after doing Tango.

Meanwhile, in the second worst conversation, after Sam Quek and Nikita Kumji's performance, Katya appeared to avoid Vine's attempts at five.

Both Katya and Vine have taken to social media in an attempt to clarify what happened over the weekend, describing it as a joke between them and confirming that they are friends.

And I had a great time and thanks to Katya's brilliant choreography.

Fans found Katya stone-cold as Vine gave her response, and the opera singer seemed to laugh as she assessed her performance.

Some pointed to her standing with her hands behind her back, which they believed was a response to fan backlash following Saturday's episode.

Viewers voiced their opinions to X: 'Oh dear Katya can't hide the hate on her face for Vine'

'The tension between O'Wine and Katya, who will be “leaving this week for personal reasons” is very uncomfortable to watch.

'Katya with a face like a slapped ass while talking wine'.

'Vine stands casually with his hands behind his back. There is nothing to see here sir.'.

Some fans thought the comments on social media following Saturday's live performance may have affected the singer.

After seeing their dynamic on Sunday's results show, viewers took their opinions of the two to X.

The pair seemed to be doing brilliantly during practice and finished third on the leaderboard in week four with a thrilling tango.

One fan wrote: 'Vine is so mean/serious on the results show. I guess he looked at the social media comments between shows.'.

Other viewers seemed to notice, nervously writing: 'Katya and Vine looked awful there…'.

Both Katya and Vine have taken to social media to clarify what happened over the weekend.

In a video shared on his Instagram on Sunday, the star explained that the entire episode was a misunderstanding and that the two had an inside joke going on.

He called fans' speculation about Vine's wandering hands 'ridiculous' and assured fans not to worry.

In the clip, which she filmed from inside her home, the star wore a purple jumper with a pink collar and gloves and her long brown hair was left loose.

She said: 'Happy Sunday everyone. Now I clearly have to do something.

'The hand incident on Saturday night was a very funny, very funny joke between Vine and I, so to even think that it made me uncomfortable or hurt me is complete nonsense.

'It's really ridiculous. Let's focus on how wonderful he is doing and what a wonderful dancer he has become?'.

She interrupts herself when her doorbell rings before explaining that she's in labor.

'Delivery, sorry got to go, lots of love, bye!' Before she could finish the video she headed for the front door.