Strictly stars Alex Scott and Katya Jones ignore social distancing rules as they go out in London together

STRICTLY stars Alex Scott and Katya Jones shunned the government's social distancing advice yesterday as they stepped out together in London.

The footballer and the dancing pro appeared in jovial spirits, despite flouting government guidelines, as they went for a stroll amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Alex, 35, looked ready for their active afternoon as she donned a pair of black gym-leggings, Nike sports jacket and a hoodie underneath.

The athlete, who was partnered with Katya's ex-husband Neil Jones on the BBC stalwart, kept her hair out of her face with a pink hairband.

Meanwhile, dancer Katya wrapped up for the outing in a long quilted jacket and a cream beanie.

The 30-year-old layered her statement coat over a cream co-ord and accessorised the laidback look with a black bumbag across her chest.

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The pals took to Instagram during the day to share snaps of them practising social distancing, which has been described as one of the most effective methods to tackle the outbreak of COVID-19.

According to experts, the practice, which involves you staying one metre away from others, will help to slow down the spread of the disease.

However, the friends seemed to shun the one metre rule as they strolled side-by-side.

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Brits have been told to practise social distancing and work from home where possible - with pubs and restaurants now shut.

The Government has urged people to social distance - including steering clear of pubs and restaurants - in order to stop the spread of the bug.

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Keeping a one metre distance will make it less likely for droplets from the nose or mouth to land on you when they sneeze or cough.

The virus can be acquired when these drops land on you.

If you can reach out to touch someone, that should tell you that you are too close.

Experts say that older people and those with underlying health conditions are more susceptible to the deadly bug, which has infected at least 5,018 and killed 240 people in the UK.