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The pair also condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Katya calling it "so wrong on all levels".
He and Katya Jones have both previously dismissed the "gossip" that came after their Argentine Tango routine.
The long-serving Russian professional has been dogged by negative stories in the media throughout this year's Strictly.
Katya and Adam Peaty became the latest Strictly pairing to leave the competition over the weekend.
The Olympic swimmer reflected on his Strictly journey during an interview on It Takes Two.
"We all have to wear a piece of armour to get the job done and it wasn’t until this week that I knew I could let it go."
One of the series' most talked-about pairings has been eliminated from the competition.
The new Strictly pro previously auditioned for Simon Cowell twice.
Many watching at home thought the Olympian “almost kissed” his dance partner Katya Jones at the end of their Argentine Tango.
The pair caused a stir with their Argentine Tango on Saturday night's live show.