Strictly’s Katya Jones looks haggard as Wynne Evans smiles as they head to the studio to train after BBC bosses gave the pair an extra plus one following the ‘wandering hand’ incident

Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones looked haggard as she headed to the studio for training on Monday.

The professional dancer, 35, looked serious as she walked to rehearsal with Wynne Evans, carrying a tray of coffees.

The Strictly pro was dressed in a long black coat over black leggings and chunky black boots.

She carried a large bag in one hand while balancing coffees in the other as she prepared for a day of grueling training.

But his partner, Wynne, looked much better.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones, 35, looked haggard as she headed to the studio for training on Monday

Welsh opera singer Wynne smiled as he took his large gray backpack and thick black jacket out of the trunk of his car.

The Welsh opera singer, 52, smiled as he headed to the studio wearing jeans and a khaki green zip-up hoodie over a gray t-shirt.

The star was seen carrying a large gray backpack and a thick black jacket and looked ready for training.

The duo’s arrival at the studio comes after reports that BBC bosses gave the pair an extra companion following the “wandering hand” incident.

The dance partners spent the week defending their awkward conversation during Saturday night’s live show.

Viewers noticed the moment Katya pushed Wynne’s hand away from her waist and rejected his attempt to greet her.

Now The Sun reports that they were keeping a close eye on them and that all crew and staff have been asked to stay vigilant because of the incident while the next episode is filmed.

A source said: “Instead of just one, they each had a companion and the entire crew was generally on high alert.

“It was considered a way to avoid any other silly jokes, but also to protect Katya if Wynne’s waist grab wasn’t the joke they insist it was and was in fact a grope.

The professional dancer looked very serious as she strutted into rehearsal with Wynne, carrying a tray of coffee in one hand and her dance bag in the other.

The duo’s arrival at the studio comes after reports that BBC bosses gave the pair an extra companion following the ‘wandering hand’ incident

‘In any case, the bosses felt it would be prudent to put more attention on them to avoid further misdemeanors.’

The BBC has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.

The incident caused so much concern among the BBC’s top brass, who had spent months fighting allegations of misconduct in previous series, that a welfare investigation was conducted.

Katya confirmed that she did not feel uncomfortable and no further action was taken.

However, despite this, the publication claims that Wynne and Katya “barely spent any time together off camera” on Saturday.

Katya defended her famous partner, declaring he was “portrayed as someone he isn’t” as the pair insist the “wandering hand” incident was a silly joke.

On last week’s It Takes Two, Wynne admitted that she watched footage of the incident and confessed, “I can see how people might have misinterpreted it.”

But fans still weren’t convinced and were left reeling on Saturday by Wynne and Katya’s “awkward” return to the dance floor.

The pair took a quick step as they tried to shake off the chilling viral moment that saw Katya swat Wynne’s hand away from her waist

Despite the pair’s best efforts, fans are still not convinced that everything is fine between them and have criticized their most recent appearance on the BBC show.

The pair took a quick step as they tried to shake off the chilling viral moment that saw Katya push Wynne’s hand away from her waist and dismiss his attempt to greet her.

Fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the couple’s VT before they hit the dance floor, branding it overly ‘wholesome’ and ‘cozy’ in a bid to quell rumors of their feud.

The clip showed the pair beaming as they climbed a Welsh mountain before Wynne gave Katya a lift.

Witing: ‘My vote for #StrictlyComeDancing LOOK! WE’RE TOTALLY COMFORTABLE WITH EACH OTHER goes to Wynne and Katya’s pre-dance story: ‘Healthy, non-controversial VT coming’: ‘Make VT look like you hate each other.’

Despite the duo, who once pioneered the Glitterball Trophy, becoming the bookies’ next favorites to leave the competition, they scored a respectable 33 out of 40 in their Quickstep.

Viewers took to X to share their thoughts on the couple’s awkward VT

Ahead of Saturday’s show, Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati said: ‘Wynne’s chances have taken a huge hit in recent days, and punters are convinced he will be in a dangerous position in the leaderboard this weekend… a stark contrast to where he was at this time last week.

Speaking on spin-off show It Takes Two on Monday, Wynne admitted she watched footage of the incident and confessed: ‘I can see how people could have misinterpreted it.’

Clinging to his arm, Katya said she ‘can’t stand’ the criticism her co-star is receiving and expressed empathy as there was no wrongdoing.

She said: ‘The idea that this made me uncomfortable or offended in any way is utter nonsense, and anyone in doubt, you are mistaken. So I hope this is the end and you continue to make me smile.

She added: “I can’t sit here and watch this man be portrayed as someone he’s not. In fact, it couldn’t be further from the truth.

‘So I have to make it absolutely clear that this whole incident, with the hand and the high five on Saturday night, was an inside joke between Wynne and I. Was it a silly joke? Yes, was it a bad joke? Yes.’