Former Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans left the live tour and his radio show earlier this year, and the BBC has now confirmed it has ‘no plans’ to renew a travel show he did
The BBC has confirmed that it has “no plans” to renew a show that featured Wynne Evans after his exit from the Strictly Come Dancing tour and his radio show. It’s been suggested that it has now cut its last remaining ties with him.
Following several scandals during his time on Strictly last year and its subsequent tour, it was announced last month that Wynne, 53, would not be returning to his BBC Radio Wales show. A spokesperson for the BBC shared at the time that there were also “no plans” to work with the presenter.
It’s now been specifically confirmed that TV show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea isn’t set to return after one series. The six-part project, which launched on BBC One in January, saw Wynne and Joanna Page, 48, sail along the southern coast of Wales from the capital city Cardiff to St Davids.
The first series of Wynne’s show with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna ended in February. After previously saying it had no plans to work with him, a spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror tonight that there are “no plans” for a second series.
A source told the Sun that the decision to not renew the travel show after its debut series “marks the end” of a relationship between Wynne and the broadcaster. They added that he has no TV or radio projects with them now.
The source said: “Once the first series was slapped on ice, there was always a huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second outing. Only now has the BBC publicly confirmed it won’t be returning.” They told the outlet: “It means that Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb, and effectively marks the end of their relationship.”
Wynne competed on Strictly last year with Katya Jones, 36, as his dance partner. They apologised whilst on the show for what he described as them “messing around,” including over a scene of him with his hand on Katya’s waist.
Then, whilst on the tour earlier this year, it was reported that he had apologised for using “inappropriate and unacceptable” language amid reports that he used the term ‘spit roast’ to host Janette Manrara, 41, at a photocall. Wynne has since insisted that it was instead part of a nickname for co-star Jamie Borthwick, 31, and “wasn’t meant sexually”.
Wynne subsequently left the tour and his radio show though after the scandal broke in January. As reported at the time, he said in a statement then: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.
“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection. Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”
More recently, last month, he announced that he wouldn’t be returning to his BBC Radio show following his departure months prior. Wynne told fans that he would instead launch the Wynne Evans Show elsewhere.
He said in a statement: “From the very depths of my heart – thank you. These past few months, your love has been the light in my darkest days. Every message, every word of encouragement, every moment you stood by me has carried me through more than you could ever know.”
He told fans: “It breaks my heart to say the BBC has decided not to renew my contract so I won’t be returning to my radio show. I’m gutted. That show wasn’t just work – it was home. It was us. We laughed, we cried, we sang like nobody was listening. And somehow, through the airwaves, we became a family. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes. Into your hearts.”
In a statement at the time, the BBC said: “Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC.” The spokesperson added: “He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him.”
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