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Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya and Neil Jones fear being dropped after fallout from controversial series and Seann Walsh snog

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s professionals fear a mass cull when next year’s contracts are dished out in January.

The dancers are braced for the fallout from this series — the most controversial to date.

 Strictly pros Katya and Neil Jones 'in panic' as contracts come up after most controversial series ever
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Strictly pros Katya and Neil Jones 'in panic' as contracts come up after most controversial series everCredit: PA:Empics Entertainment

Katya Jones, 29, and choreographer husband Neil, 35, fear a backlash after she was caught snogging her celeb partner Seann Walsh.

Ex Playboy model Nadiya Bychkova, 29, is also thought to be in the firing line after failing to win fans as bosses expected.

Nadiya and Blue singer Lee Ryan were the second couple voted out this series.

Meanwhile, South African newcomer Johannes Radebe, 31, is on shaky ground after comparing Blackpool — Britain’s ballroom hub — to a “squatter camp”.

 BBC star Katya Jones and dance partner Seann Walsh were caught snogging in the street last month
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BBC star Katya Jones and dance partner Seann Walsh were caught snogging in the street last monthCredit: Sacks
Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh is caught snogging married dance pro Katya Jones in the street

A TV insider said: “January is when the new cast contracts are issued and this year there is massive panic from the dancers about their futures.

“Katya and Neil are worried bosses feel her dalliance with Seann has left a black mark that can’t be removed against their names.

“Johannes is mortified by the comments he made about the annual visit to Blackpool. He is worried his loose lips could jeopardise his future.

“And Nadiya has failed to get the audience to support or like her.

 Ex-Playboy model Nadiya Bychkova is also in the firing line after failing to win over viewers
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 Ex-Playboy model Nadiya Bychkova is also in the firing line after failing to win over viewersCredit: PA:Press Association
 Newcomer Johannes Radebe 'is mortified' after comparing Blackpool to a 'squatter camp'
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Newcomer Johannes Radebe 'is mortified' after comparing Blackpool to a 'squatter camp'Credit: PA:Press Association
Katya's husband Neil Jones doesn't clap with the rest of the Strictly contestants after her dance with Seann Walsh
 Strictly dancer Brendan Cole was axed after 14 years after claiming Shirley Ballas tried to bed him
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Strictly dancer Brendan Cole was axed after 14 years after claiming Shirley Ballas tried to bed himCredit: Kevin Dunnett - The Sun

“Others are also panicked. Everyone feels that they have to be on best behaviour.”

A Strictly spokeswoman said: “We never comment on contractual matters.”

Chiefs shocked fans by axing Brendan Cole after 14 years in January.

Brendan Cole reveals on Lorraine he would not go back to Strictly Come Dancing if asked



 

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