Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones is set to take part in the latest edition of Celebrity Hunted which kicks off tonight (March 28). The Russian dancer and choreographer became a professional dancer on Strictly in 2016 and has been involved in some controversy along the way.
In 2018, while partnered with comedian Seann Walsh, The Sun revealed pictures of the pair kissing while on a night out. At the time, Katya was married to fellow professional dancer Neil Jones while Seann was in a long-term relationship.
Following the incident, Katya's marriage broke down and Seann split with his girlfriend Rebecca Humphries. The pair appeared on Strictly spin-off It takes Two to apologise for their actions before being voted off the show three weeks later.
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Katya met former partner Neil at the Blackpool competition of Strictly. They are said to have remained on good terms after the split, with it believed that the decision was not influenced by Katya's kiss with Seann.
Meanwhile, Seann has recently opened up about the infamous kiss. Recalling the moment he discovered the photos had been published, he said: "I left the wardrobe department and before I could order my first beer, my agent came over to and asked if he could have a word with me outside.
"I thought 'he is going to tell me I have got Michael McIntyre's Big Show! I had better act surprised! Turns out, I didn't have to act surprised.
"We went into the BBC carpark, my agent looked over his glasses and said 'about 20 minutes ago, they posted a photo of you kissing Katya outside a pub'. I was at that exact point that my life would turn upside down - the dream turned into a nightmare."
Katya will now swap the ballroom for being on the run as she takes part in Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted. She will attempt to avoid capture alongside best friend and former Olympian Aimee Fuller.
The new series, which is being run in aid of Stand Up to Cancer, begins at 9pm. The 10 celebrities, who will be split into pairs, are tasked with going on the run for two weeks in Britain, steering clear from police and intelligence personnel.
Also in the line-up for the new series are comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster, as well as TV personalities Nik and Eva Speakman. The line-up is rounded off by Saffron Barker and Bobby Seagull, as well as Nicola Thorp and Nikesh Patel.
Ian Dunkley, Commissioning Editor for Factual Entertainment at Channel 4, said: "We are delighted to be bringing back one of the most thrilling nationwide chase games."
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