From Hollywood A listers to daytime telly stars and Strictly contestants, plastering on a smile comes second nature to celebrities, but sometimes the mask can slip or at least look like it has

Celebrity life seems glamorous, but nothing is picture-perfect all the time – and sometimes the camera that stars are so used to performing in front of can capture some cringe-worthy moments.

And sometimes, things can be misconstrued and misinterpreted. Nevertheless, it’s always potentially very damaging to have a less-than-perfect-looking moment. Just ask Strictly stars Katya Jones and Wynne Evans; the two are currently on a whirlwind damage limitation PR exercise over social media, TV and radio – after two uncomfortable-to-watch incidents spotted by eagle-eyed Strictly viewers on Saturday night’s show.

The Mirror looks at the latest Strictly scandal and other less-than-perfect celebrity moments…

Katya Jones and Wynne Evans

Strictly’s Wynne Evans failed high five with Katya Jones ( 
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Strictly viewers were in equal parts cringing and horrified by two hands-off moments caught on camera between Wynne Evans and Katya Jones. Firstly Strictly pro dancer Katya appeared to snub Go Compare star Wynne Evans giving him an eye roll when he approached her for a high five. A much more concerning moment came when standing behind Katya. Wynne’s hand appeared to move from her waist to her stomach, leading Katya to push it back to her waist.

Afterwards, the couple posted a video saying the Strictly high-five snub was a silly inside joke between them. On Sunday, Katya posted a solo video addressing the wandering hand. She said: “I need to make something crystal clear. “The hand incident that happened on Saturday night was a very silly inside joke between Wynne and I. So even the idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended in any way is complete nonsense. It’s actually absurd.”

On the Sunday nights results show, Wynne had his hands firmly behind his back throughout and appeared uncomfortable when he was told he and Katya had made it through to the next week.

Speaking on BBC Radio Wales, where he hosts a programme, Wynne explained: “I’m absolutely heartbroken by the things that have been written about me in the last day. It’s not nice to live in that time, but basically Katya and I are really, really close and we’re really good friends, and on Saturday night we made a stupid joke.

“It was a stupid joke that went wrong, OK? We thought it was funny. It wasn’t funny. It has been totally misinterpreted. Everything’s on Katya’s socials. She’s talked about it. She’s explained that it was a joke. She wasn’t offended in the least. She doesn’t feel uncomfortable.”

Katya Jones and Seann Walsh

Katya Jones and Seann Walsh kissed after leaving a pub on a night out ( 
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Katya is no stranger to controversy. In 2018 she was photographed kissing her celebrity dance partner Seann Walsh on a night out.

She was married to fellow dance pro Neil Jones and the kiss was also captured on Seann’s then girlfriend Rebecca Humphries’ birthday. The shocked girlfriend wrote an open letter calling Seann out during their relationship, while Neil initially stood by his wife but they quietly separated just under a year later.

When Walsh took part in I’m A Celebrity four years later, he admitted he was destroyed by the scandal and that hardly anyone had bought tickets to his Edinburgh Fringe show the year after Strictly, saying: “My career was dead, I was over.”

Katya later said: “I’m happy to talk about it now – it doesn’t affect me, it doesn’t affect who I am. It was mental, and it took time to get over it but the way I came out of it, I am happy, and my ex-husband Neil and I have never been so close. Which I think says it all.”

Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek

‘ Salma Hayek attempts to try and position Nicole in front of the cameras ( 
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Nicole walked away from Salma ( 
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Tik Tok)The two A-listers appeared to share a tense moment on the red carpet for the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week – in front of an agog Katy Perry and the world’s flashbulbs. Nicole 57, and Salma, 58, were standing alongside pop star Katy Perry when Salma turned toward Nicole, appearing to adjust her stance for more photos. Nicole, however, seemed to have had enough of the photo session, moving Salma’s hand away before kissing Katy goodbye and walking off.

Salma was standing with her husband, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault whose company Kering owns Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, and Saint Laurent. While not directly addressing what happened, Salma took to social media to share a picture from the event and tagging Nicole.

Salma posted “Finally, last night, the grand finale of my Paris Fashion Week 2025… Balenciaga and Demna for a terrific show,” Salma wrote.

Judi Love and Lorraine Kelly

Judi Love’s reaction to Lorraine Kelly winning the 2024 TV BAFTA Special Award went viral ( 
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There seemed to be serious beef between comedian Judi Love and daytime telly royalty Lorraine Kelly at the BAFTA TV Awards earlier this year. Loose Women star Judi Love appeared to roll her eyes and look decidedly unimpressed manner while everybody else around her clapped Lorraine Kelly picked up a special award for her services to morning TV.

It appeared to viewers that Judi had refused to clap for Lorraine. The next day the ITV colleagues posted a video recreating and mocking Judi’s “side eye.”

Judi wrote: “After last night’s incident, this morning is becoming international news! I’d like to make an official statement, please watch till the end!!” Lorraine shared the video, writing: “Love you @1Judilove – what a lot of silliness – but it gave us both a laugh this morning xxxxx.”

Later Judi explained: “You know what, my dress was very tight, I was trying to sit like a lady. The camera was right there, I thought: ‘Okay, this is your moment’ you know it’s going to be on TV, so I just always get prepared.

“I was trying to be regal, the thing is, I stood up and gave Lorraine a standing ovation. They showed the bit with Andi standing up but missed me out, only showing me going…”

Harry Styles and Chris Pine

Fans questioned if Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine at the premiere of Don’t Worry Darling ( 
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There were rumours of a cast feud on the set of Olivia Wilde’s film Don’t Worry Darling after a fallout between Olivia and lead actress Florence Pugh. Then Olivia’s boyfriend at the time, Harry Styles added fuel to the fire when when he appeared to “spit” on his co-star Chris Pine.

In the viral clip, Harry Styles walks up to take an empty seat next to Chris but not before pausing and glances at Chris’s lap. Chris then looks at his lap and shakes his head in disbelief. According to some commentators, it was because Harry had hawked up some shit and fired it over Chris.

Chris’ representatives called the rumour “a ridiculous story” and “a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation.”

Solange Knowles and Jay -Z

Solange Knowles slapped Jay-Z around inside an elevator while Beyonce looked on in security footage. the trio were then snapped walking out ( 
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At the 2014 Met Gala, leaked security footage l showed Solange Knowles kicking and slapping her brother-in-law Jay-Z in the street as a bodyguard tried to hold her back, and Beyoncé looked on nonplussed.

The world’s press was there to see the trio exit the lift – looking unsurprisingly awkward – given what had just taken place. Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Solange issued a joint statement to address the “great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident.”

“The most important thing is that our family has worked through it…Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologised to each other, and we have moved forward as a united family.”

Zac Efron

Zac Efron has an embarrassing moment on the red carpet for The Lorax premiere ( 
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Not exactly ugly – just a tad inappropriate considering Zac was at a children’s movie premiere.

At the February 2012 The Lorax premiere, Zac was seen taking his hand out of his pocket to greet a fan. In doing so, the actor accidentally dropped a condom on the red carpet. He swept up the contraceptive immediately with a sheepish grin.

High School musical star Zac provided the voice for Theodore ‘Ted’ Wiggins, a 12-year-old boy who uncovers the story of the Lorax a mythical creature played by Danny DeVito in the film which highlighted environmental issues.

Zac Efron has an embarrassing moment on the red carpet for The Lorax premiere ( 
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The then 24-year-old actor’s embarrassment was clear as he coughed and held his hand to his mouth, pausing to regroup after the mishap. This served as an apology enough.

In an interview with the Today show, he explained: “I never really had a pocket checking policy to prior to going onto the red carpet before, but now, we fully have instated one.” The interviewer replied, “You know, better to be safe than sorry!” Zac quipped back: “Yes. It’s a great message to add to the many messages in the film.”

Will Smith and Chris Rock

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in front of a global TV audience for the Oscars in 2022 ( 
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Branded the’ ugliest moment in Oscars history’, no one’s picture perfect mask slipped on this occasion. At the the 2022 Academy Awards host Chris Rock made an ill-advised joke about actress Jada Pinket Smith’s alopecia.

Her unimpressed husband Will Smith – sitting alongside her – first appeared to laugh at the joke, then walked on stage and slapped the comedian before telling him: ‘Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth’.

Will went on to win Best Oscar for King Richard, where he played the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. He appeared to defend his actions in his acceptance speech apologising to the Academy and his fellow nominees before saying: ‘Love will make you do crazy things.’

The Independence Day star later resigned from the academy and said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” and was “heartbroken” over his actions.He added he would “fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct”.

The actor was given a ten-year ban from attending the Oscars. Chris did not press assault charges but has since joked: “ “Life is good. I got my hearing back.” The comedian also made Will and Jada the butt of several brutal jokes in his stand up tour last year.