Wynne Evans breaks silence over pain caused by repeated sex slurs on Strictly
Wynne Evans breaks silence over pain caused by repeated sex slurs on Strictly
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Wynne Evans has been axed by the BBC on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, with the opera singer apologising for the 'pain he caused' by repeatedly making offensive remarks. The GoCompare advert star and Welsh opera singer has been under fire in recent days after it was revealed he made a hugely demaning swipe at tour host, Janette Manrara during the launch in Birmingham. He later issued a grovelling apology but it appears that this was the last straw for the 52-year-old.
When Janette walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then used vile term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act. In a statement, Evans told the Mirror: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.".
Now, Wynne 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.”.
Speaking previously to the Mirror, Wynne said: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise." Following the incident, the BBC revealed that they had warned Evans about his behaviour. 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.".
