Strictly fans have been waiting for Neil Jones to break his silence ever since pictures emerged of his wife Katya passionately kissing her dancing partner Seann Walsh.
But it appears the star has brushed over the scandal, as he took to Instagram to wish his co-star pal Kevin Clifton a Happy Birthday.
Writing to his 109,000 followers, the star posted up a selfie of Kevin and himself and celebrated the 20 years they had known each other.
In the caption he wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY @keviclifton I cant believe weve know each other for over 20 years. Welcome to the CLUB 36 its an elite club but you will love it.
Fans were quick to comment on his snap, and joined in on the celebrations.
One wrote: Happy Birthday Mr. @keviclifton Wish you all the best and a great day with family and friends!! Enjoy man (sic)
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Another added: Happy birthday, Kevin! Hope you and Stacey have a good weekend and smash the foxtrot!.
Someone else commented: Best two by 100 miles. Hope you can get a celeb partner next year Neil.
And although Strictly viewers were hoping that the 36-year-old would spill on his relationship with Katya, it appears he has put the drama to one side so he could celebrate his friends day.
He then appeared to show support for his wife and he went on to share a picture them both dancing on the sea front while being photographed.
Just last week his wife Katya was caught kissing her celebrity partner Seann while on a night out.
The pair could be seen frolicking about on the street while licking lips in front of the camera.
They have both since apologised for their actions, with the comedian addressing the hurt he has caused.
Speaking on It Takes Two, he said to Zoe Ball: I think that, obviously Im sorry for the hurt that Ive caused.
We were getting on well, we were having fun. We had a couple of drinks and made a huge mistake and I regret it deeply.
I think first of all I would rather not be having to address this publicly, but I feel like I have to. Im not perfect, far from it.
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Our relationship wasnt perfect. That doesnt mean I wanted it to end the way it finally did.
The pair have reportedly toned down their dance for this weeks episode.
The BBC claimed that Katya will now be in a less revealing costume, while Seann has allegedly been told to look as sombre as possible.
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