“The meeting is currently scheduled for the start of next week but they are well aware that Wynne is really struggling with everything, and his welfare comes first, so will give him as much time as he needs.” The same source said that Evans was in a “bad way” in the aftermath of him having to step down from the tour.
The unscripted branch of broadcasting union Bectu, claim they “previously raised concerns with the BBC about Evans’ inclusion in the Strictly line-up, after members’ complaints about his behaviour.” If confirmed, the development piles even more pressure on the BBC after an already tumultuous year dealing with the fallout from the Giovanni Pernice bullying row.
Bombshell Wynne Evans claim as union says it alerted BBC of complaints while he was on Strictly BBC bosses received complaints about Wynne Evans taking part on Strictly because of his behaviour, it’s claimed.
The claims about Evans were made on Friday afternoon on the Bectu unscripted branch’s official social media account.
The BBC said: "Whilst we don't comment on individuals, we have processes in place should anything be raised with us.".
