Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans broke cover for the first time since the BBC was forced to address yet another case of misconduct from a star on Strictly Come Dancing
Tired-looking Strictly star Wynne Evans has emerged for the first time since it was reported he was warned by the BBC after making an “unacceptable” crude sexual comment to his co-star Janette Manrara.
The Welsh opera singer has been on the Strictly Live tour with his pro partner Katya Jones, but the Go Compare ad singer pulled out of the Glasgow date due to injury. But when Wynne, 52, took part in a photocall for the launch of the tour in Birmingham, he was filmed making a crass joke.
Wynne has been issued a stern warning from the BBC, who said the broadcaster does “not tolerate such behaviour”, with Wynne going on to put out an apology. Following the fresh scandal, and with Wynne sustaining an ankle injury, he broke cover on Instagram Stories, appearing tired after being reprimanded by the BBC.
Addressing his followers, on Saturday night from his hotel room in Glasgow, Wynne looked pale with bags under his eyes. He said: “Ankle’s getting a bit better, it was great to be able to sing in Glasgow tonight, even if I couldn’t dance, hopefully back tomorrow. But watch this space, I’ll let you know in the morning. See how the swelling goes down, and all that kind of stuff, thanks for all the lovely messages, amazing.”
Other photos showed him arriving at his hotel for the live date. The star gave the waiting photographers a thumbs up, but his smile looked slightly forced.
The comment in question was made as he stood alongside JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, Shayne Ward, Montell Douglas and Jamie Borthwick. Host Janette, 41, walked to join the celebrities for a promo shot. When Janette walked over to join the group, he sang out: “Go Compare,” adding: “Not too close to Jamie.”
He then went on to make a vulgar sexual comment about a “spit roast” to Janette, with the sleazy jibe drawing awkward laughter from the celebrities. EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick appeared to wince, while Janette’s reaction was out of sight as she was briefly covered by the other stars on the clip.
Evans seemed to snigger at his own joke, with the Mail publishing the mortifying recording. In a statement to the Mirror, Wynne apologised for his behaviour, saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.” A BBC Studios spokesperson added: “We were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints. We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour.”
It’s not the first time Wynne has been called out for his behaviour. During the Strictly live shows he was filmed appearing to make his partner Katya Jones, 35, uncomfortable after he put his hand on her waist and moved it towards her stomach.
Russian dancer Katya appeared to brush his hand away, with many fans outraged by the “grope”. Although the pair later addressed the incident, brushing it off as a “silly inside joke”, some didn’t buy the explanation and accused Wynne of behaving inappropriately towards Katya.
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