Strictly’s Neil Jones is being supported by Kevin Clifton as he struggles to get over the humiliation of Seann Walsh’s snog with his wife Katya
NEIL Jones is being supported by Kevin Clifton as he struggles to get over the humiliation of Seann Walsh's snog with his wife Katya.
The pro dancer had to watch his other half dance with the 32-year-old comic on Saturday night, just days after they issued grovelling apologies for sharing a drunken snog.
Neil, 35, was seen with a 'face like thunder' as Katya, 29, and Seann discussed their Charleston routine with Claudia Winkleman.
But thankfully Neil isn't dealing with his heartache alone, as he has fellow pro Kevin, 35, on his side.
A source exclusively told The Sun Online how the two men go back over 20 years, and Kevin has been a tower of strength for Neil in his time of need.
They said: "The dancers have been friends since they were kids, having come through together as junior dancers.
"And Kevin knows what his friend is going through as he went through the humiliation of public relationship woes when he split from his wife Karen last year."
Strictly fans watched Kevin's marriage to fellow pro Karen, 36, fall apart during the 2017 series, with the couple eventually dancing with other professionals rather than each other.
Kevin's experience dealing with the public scrutiny will no doubt be a big help to Neil, who was pictured with Katya for the first time since the scandal earlier today.
The dancer - who counts Kevin's sister Joanne as a housemate in the home he also shares with Katya - took a leaf out of Kevin's book on Sunday night's results show by failing to dance with his wife.
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Instead, he partnered Luba Mushtuk while Katya performed with Giovanni Pernice in the opening group number.
Meanwhile Neil and Seann were reportedly involved in a "furious showdown" with Neil telling the comic: "Keep your hands off my wife" after their boozy snogging session behind his back.
The furore following the kiss led Seann to admit he had considered quitting the show.
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