Wynne Evans apologises for ‘unacceptable’ sexual remark at Strictly tour launch
Wynne Evans apologises for ‘unacceptable’ sexual remark at Strictly tour launch
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Welsh opera singer issues statement after remark allegedly aimed at dancer and TV presenter Janette Manrara. Wynne Evans has apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” sexual remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch. The Welsh opera singer, 52, who is best known for singing the jingle in the Go Compare insurance advertisements, is touring with the live show after competing on the BBC One programme last year.
The Mail on Sunday reported that Evans was recorded using the term “spitroast” – slang for a three-person sexual position – in a remark allegedly aimed at the professional dancer and television presenter Janette Manrara. The Guardian understands he was given a warning over the remark by tour producers.
In a statement, Evans said: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise.”. A spokesperson for the Strictly live tour and BBC Studios said: “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.”.
In October, Evans and his dance partner, Katya Jones, apologised for a “joke” that resulted in her moving Evans’s hand from her waist during the BBC show. Jones defended Evans, saying he had been “portrayed as someone he is not” after the incident.
