Wynne Evans appeared unbothered by his Strictly Come Dancing scandal as he stepped out for the first time since reports he's willing to fight the BBC over their decision to axe him from the Strictly tour. The GoCompare advert star and opera singer was kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour last month after he was caught making an inappropriate sexual comment. He confirmed he is "taking some time out" from his BBC radio show and the tour "to prioritise my wellbeing".
Evans was filmed making an inappropriate sexual comment to Strictly's Janette Manrara when she joined in a group photo at the tour's press call. He was heard singing: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then was heard using the demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act. Now, Evans is reportedly planning to take action and seek “recompense” due to the dire consequences of his ongoing scandal. “He said he is going to a tribunal with the BBC and will fight with every breath in his body. Wynne feels he has been treated unfairly and won’t go down without a fight,” a source told The Sun.
They explained that Wynne is fighting on the grounds of an unfair dismissal, and added: “Wynne thinks he has a case for loss of earnings, as well as a potential breach of contract. He is being advised by a legal team and thinks he has a strong case to take forward.”. He has been seen for the first time since reports he will fight the BBC as he stepped out for a coffee in Cardiff. Wynne appeared unbothered by the drama surrounding him as he walked along a city street holding a coffee cup. He kept his hand his his pocket and wore a beige buttoned up jacket with dark jeans and brown shoes.
Alongside losing fans and his losses from missing out on the Strictly tour, Evans’ other work is also said to be at risk. There are rumours the singer could be dumped as the face of GoCompare, for whom his work made him a household name. An insider previously told the Mirror that Evans was “in a bad way” considering the status of his career, and was “worried he could lose everything.”. They told us: “At the end of the day, he has been a bit of an oaf and made a stupid mistake but does he deserve such hatred? Yes, using the term spit-roast was absolutely wrong, and he realises this. His problem is that he is a joker and he continually wants to play to the crowd.".
Speaking about being caught on camera using the word "spit-roast", the pal added: ”Jamie Borthwick is his mate and he was laughing and joking, and Katya plays along with the joke too. It’s just schoolboy comedy. He is more Jim Davidson than Peter Kay, and if anything, is more guilty of having a terrible sense of humour.”. They continued: “Talk of his career ending is premature - at the end of the day, his radio show is very popular, and he is very much liked. Everyone hopes he can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” BBC bosses had initially let Evans off with a warning but caved in as anger grew by axing him from the live dates.
The Welsh star apologised again for his behaviour and said: “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.” It has also been reported Evans had taken on top London law firm Russells to represent him in seeking damages from lost work.
