Ed Balls guesses what Katya Jones mouthed after Robb’s dance

Viewers were left unsure what Katya Jones mouthed after Lawrence Robb’s dance on the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing, while former dance partner Ed Balls later guessed she had said “fit.” Balls presented the word as his own interpretation, not as confirmation from Jones. Footage from Saturday’s broadcast appeared to show Jones turn toward fellow professional Aleksandra Isaeva after Robb performed a Paso Doble with Jowita Przystał. Viewers offered different readings of the moment, with some believing Jones mouthed “fit” and others suggesting they saw or heard something else. The precise word remains unclear. Balls, who partnered Jones on the programme in 2016, gave his view during a discussion on Monday’s ITV daytime show. He said that, knowing Jones, he thought she probably said “fit.” His comment did not establish what she had said, and no direct clarification from Jones was reported. Jones was scheduled to appear on the ITV programme on Wednesday. The announcement of her appearance did not specify whether she would address the moment or what she might say about it. The exchange followed Robb’s first live performance in the series.