It comes shortly after Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson defended Evans, TV chef Gino D’Acampo, MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace and The Apprentice star Dr Jana Denzel.
TV chef D’Acampo, 48, was the latest to find himself at the centre of a firestorm after ITV News reported dozens of allegations against him, describing “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” behaviour over a 12-year period.
Evans was axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour earlier this year after being accused of making “lewd sexual remarks” to presenter Janette Manrara.
Although admitting she was unaware of the full nature of Evans’ comments, she appeared offended by the corporation’s attempts to curtail speech based on a difference in humour.
Clarkson said the men had done “nothing illegal” but had had their reputations damaged with “no trial”.
