What did Wynne Evans say? Five-word jibe at heart of scandal that left him axed from tour
What did Wynne Evans say? Five-word jibe at heart of scandal that left him axed from tour
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by the BBC's decision to drop Wynne Evans from the Live Tour after he made offensive sexual comments towards his co-stars. The GoCompare singer, 53, faced immense backlash after a video emerged of him making a vile sexual remark at his co-star while at the launch of the tour in Birmingham. He had apologised for the comment, but he has since been axed from the live tour.
Evans was recorded making an inappropriate sexual comment to Janette Manrara, who acts as host on the tour, when she walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then used the hugely demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act.
During the BBC competition, Evans was also slammed as he appeared to inappropriately touch his professional dance partner Katya Jones live on TV. Amid backlash, the pair claimed it was an "inside joke" and Katya defended Evans. On Tuesday night, Evans confirmed the axe and agreed with the BBC to "take some time out" from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour "to prioritise my wellbeing". He said in a statement: "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.".
