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Louise Randell

Katya Jones 'axed from main Strictly line-up over Seann Walsh snog'

Strictly star Katya Jones has reportedly been axed from the show's main line-up over her snog with Seann Walsh last year.

The married dancer, 29, was at the centre of a massive scandal when she was caught on camera kissing her celebrity partner behind her husband Neil's back.

It's now been reported that Katya is going to be given a reduced role in the next series as BBC bosses strive to clean up the show for 2019.

A source told The Sun : "Katya knows she is being punished for her actions and the scandal she caused.

“She feels BBC bosses are saying she can’t be trusted to act professionally with a celebrity....

“But producers were adamant. While they let her stay in the cast they can’t condone her behaviour..."

Katya Jones kissed her dance partner Seann Walsh on a boozy night out (BBC)

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The publication reports that Katya was given the choice between stepping down from the main line-up or leaving the show altogether.

However a source has told Mirror Online that no decisions about her future will be made until later in the year.

The insider told us: "The claims are unfounded. The professional roles and partnerships with celebrities will be decided in due course. "

If Katya does move behind-the-scenes for 2019, it could mean her husband Neil, 36, finally gets his chance to shine on the dancefloor.

He's never been partnered with a celebrity, but takes part in the group dances and the live tours.

It would be a massive boost to Neil, who stood by his Russian wife after the cheating scandal during last year's series.

They continued dancing together on the show despite the scandal (PA)
Neil Jones stood by his wife despite the publication of pictures of her kissing her dance partner (Getty Images)

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Katya was pictured locking in a passionate kiss with her dance partner Seann on a boozy night out in London.

They continued dancing together during the series, but comedian Seann got publicly dumped by his furious girlfriend Rebecca Humphries.

She blasted the funnyman in a scathing statement, in which she revealed she was moving out of the home they shared and taking their cat with her.

Mirror Online has contacted the BBC for comment.

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