Seann Walsh emerges for first time after claims Neil Jones will CONFRONT him over gay jibe
SEANN WALSH seemed to be in high spirits at the TRIC Awards 2018 today after reports claimed Strictly Come Dancing 2018 professional Neil Jones is set to “confront” him over a “gay jibe" he reportedly made about him at a recent gig.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2018 star Seann Walsh, 32, danced with Neil Jones’ wife Katya Jones, 29, on the show this series and the pair were pictured kissing in October. At a recent gig, the funny man is believed to have called the pro “gay” as he addressed the kiss, and reports have since claimed the dancer is set to confront him over the comment. Today, the comedian appeared to be in high spirits as he attended the TRIC Awards 2018 at Grosvenor House in London. The comedian sported a white shirt and a smart black suit with dark sunglasses.
The former Strictly contestant was also seen grinning as he waved to the cameras.
Seann was joined by his fellow Strictly contestant Kate Silverton, Kimberley Walsh and This Morning’s Lisa Snowdon.
Earlier this month, The Sun reported Seann addressed the kiss with Neil’s wife at a gig in Kennington, south London.
He is reported to have said: “Before the show, the newspapers were complaining they didn’t know who I was.
“You know who I am now, motherf*****. I’m the guy who kissed a gay man’s wife,” he added.
He reportedly backtracked his comment adding: “Please don’t report that. I’m only joking. I’m just here trying to make you laugh.”
Seann is also believed to have said told the audience he didn’t “bang” Katya and that he only realised he had done something wrong when he was defended by the likes of Katie Hopkins and Piers Morgan.
Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Seann Walsh and Neil Jones for a comment.
Yesterday, The Sun said Neil is expected to confront Seann.
A source told them: “Neil has been telling pals backstage he will confront him and ask him to explain himself.
“He thought the comments were unnecessary so wants to hear what Seann has to say for himself.”
Back in October, Seann and Katya were pictured kissing despite the pair both being in relationships at the time.
Seann’s now ex-girlfriend Rebecca Humphries took to Twitter days after the kiss to reveal she had split up with him after five years together.
Both Seann and Katya apologised for their kiss via Twitter and on Strictly: It Takes Two, saying their antics were a drunken “one-off”.
Neil is yet to address the kiss publicly.
Strictly Come Dancing concludes Saturday at 6.35pm on BBC One.