Strictly Come Dancing viewers noticed an awkward on-air moment between professional dancers Amy Dowden and Neil Jones during Saturday night's show.
Neil, 44, was seen with his hand around Amy's waist before she moved away from him. The moment occurred as the professional dancers, who are not currently paired with celebrities, applauded while Vito and Lacey came up the stairs to chat to Johannes.
Fans react to the on-air exchange
Amy could be seen in the shot just behind the host as part of the cheering crowd of pro dancers, with Neil's hand on her waist. Still smiling, she appeared to look down, then turned to the female dancer next to her, pulling her in closer while Neil removed his hand.
The clip has been widely shared on social media, with some fans branding the moment "uncomfortable". One wrote: "The way she clearly looks so uncomfortable." Someone else wrote: "Neil's desperate for attention, isn't he." A third said: "I spotted this too. So strange." While a fourth added: "This is too much."
Comparisons to past Strictly moments
Other viewers likened the awkward moment to Wynne Evans and Katya Jones, when he touched the dancer's waist but she removed his hand when they were partnered together on the show in 2024. The pair both later apologised following the incident.
Meanwhile, Neil recently announced that he and his wife Chyna are expecting a second baby. Express has approached the BBC for comment.
