Lorraine Kelly has weighed in on the online debate sparked by a moment between Strictly Come Dancing professionals Neil Jones and Amy Dowden. On Wednesday's episode (November 11) of her daytime ITV programme, the presenter discussed the scene with journalist Lucie Cave.
Viewers spotted Neil placing his hand on Amy's waist while the professional dancers gathered upstairs following Vito Coppola and Lacey Turner's performance. Many claimed Amy appeared "uncomfortable" because she seemed to move away and huddle closer to fellow professional Alexis Warr, which quickly generated a wave of theories on social media.
Lorraine and Lucie on the theories
Discussing the online theories, Lorraine said: "Gosh, people really must freeze frame, rewind, look, look again." Lucie then added: "You'd think they have better things to do." Lorraine agreed: "I know. I would never have caught that in a million years."
The remarks came just hours after Neil and Amy quietly put an end to the speculation on Instagram. They shared a video dancing together, with Neil standing still as Amy danced around him, suggesting there is no issue between them.
Neil and Amy's response
Neil posted the video alongside the caption: "#nocomment." He also included the four-word hashtag "friends for 20 years", seemingly confirming there is no bad blood between him and Amy.
Viewers were impressed by his response, with one commenting: "Brilliant response to nonsensical news story! Rise above and do better, and you did!" Someone else wrote: "Brilliant, perfect response xx," while a third added: "Love this! People really do love to scrape the barrel for a post these days." A final supporter posted: "This is truly the BEST response to people's idiotic comments EVER."
Lorraine continues tomorrow at 9.30am on ITV1 and ITVX.
