Neil Jones fires back at Seann Walsh after he labels him ‘gay’

Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones

by Daisy Jordan |
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It hasn't been an easy year for Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones.

The dancer faced public humiliation when his wife Katya was photographed kissing her dancing partner Seann Walsh, who later branded him 'gay' during a stand-up comedy gig.

So it's understandable why the star would have a bone to pick with the comedian when they came face-to-face at rehearsals for Strictly's grand finale.

Katya and Neil Jones
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Neil apparently let it out when he saw Seann, but also "laid down the law" with his wife Katya.

Insiders told The Sun, "Neil made angry comments backstage and complained about Seann to the other pro dancers.

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“He had kept a dignified silence until now but he has also had words with Katya to tell her that once this final commitment is over he doesn’t want her to see or talk to him again.

“He’s finally laid down the law and made his feelings crystal clear.”

Seann was performing at the Always Be Comedy night at the Tommyfield in Kennington when he made the dig at Neil.

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9th - Seann Walsh
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He told the audience, “Before the show, the newspapers were complaining they didn’t know who I was.

“You know who I am now, motherf**ker. I’m the guy who kissed a gay man’s wife.”

Seann then tried to backtrack, adding, “Please don’t report that. I’m only joking. I’m just here trying to make you laugh.”

Ouch.

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