BBC issue Wynne Evans with warning after his sexual remark about Strictly co-star
BBC issue Wynne Evans with warning after his sexual remark about Strictly co-star
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Strictly star Wynne Evans has been issued a warning by the BBC after he was caught making a sexual remark about a co-star on tour. The Go Compare advert star, 52, is currently performing alongside pro dancer Katya Jones in the Strictly Live Tour. During a photocall in Birmingham with fellow cast stars JB Gill, Montell Douglas, Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick, Wynne made a lewd joke as Janette Manrara walked over.
Evans has since apologised in a statement: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise." A BBC spokesperson has also confirmed that they have spoken to the opera singer and said they "do not tolerate such behaviour". Tour producers have also issued him with a warning.
A spokesman for the Strictly live tour and BBC Studios: “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.”. As he and the cast huddled together for a photo, Evans had been recorded making an inappropriate sexual comment to Janette when she walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie.".
He then used the hugely demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act in the video published by Daily Mail. Janette's reaction was unclear as her face was momentarily covered by other Strictly stars. There was awkward laughter, with Jamie wincing as Evans appeared to snigger at himself.
Evans recently pulled out of the Strictly tour's stint in Glasgow due to an ankle injury. He shared images of his bruised ankle in a story on Instagram. In a video posted on the social media site on Saturday evening, 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.".
