Wynne Evans caught making sexual remark at Strictly co-star as BBC faces fresh scandal
Wynne Evans caught making sexual remark at Strictly co-star as BBC faces fresh scandal
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Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has been caught on camera making a sexual remark to host Janette Manrara. The Go Compare advert star is taking part in the Strictly Live tour alongside his professional dance partner Katya Jones. He appeared at the launch of the tour in Birmingham that included a photocall with all the Strictly cast. Evans stood alongside fellow celebrities JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, Montell Douglas, Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick.
They were also joined by the Strictly professional dancers as well as Janette Manrara, who acts as host on tour. As they huddled together for a photo, Evans was recorded making an inappropriate sexual comment to Janette when she walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie.".
He then used the hugely demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act in the video published by Daily Mail. Janette's reaction was unclear as her face was momentarily covered by other Strictly stars. There was awkward laughter, with Jamie wincing as Evans appeared to snigger at himself.
Evans recently pulled out of the Strictly tour's stint in Glasgow due to an ankle injury. In a statement, Wynne told the Mirror: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise." A BBC Studios spokesperson went on to add: "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.".
During his time on Strictly, Evans came under fire as he appeared to 'grope' partner Katya. The Welsh opera singer, 52, controversially placed his hand on the waist of hisprofessional dance partner before seeming to move it closer to her stomach. In the incident a stony face Katya appeared to brush away his hand as the pair stood side by side.
