Wynne Evans' friends 'insist talk of his career ending is "premature" and defend his inappropriate jokes as "schoolboy comedy"' while his Strictly co-stars 'rally around him' in wake of his withdrawal from the live tour
Wynne Evans' friends 'insist talk of his career ending is "premature" and defend his inappropriate jokes as "schoolboy comedy"' while his Strictly co-stars 'rally around him' in wake of his withdrawal from the live tour
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Wynne Evans' friends have allegedly insisted that his career has not been destroyed and claimed his 'spit-roast' slur was only 'schoolboy comedy', after he withdrew from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour on Tuesday. The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts.
![[The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts (pictured on tour with partner Katya Jones)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/04/94606567-14339807-The_opera_singer_53_has_been_embroiled_in_controversy_after_he_w-a-144_1738210371127.jpg)
He has since agreed with the BBC to step away from the tour and any other work commitments to 'take some time out' as the inappropriate jibe looks set to sink his entire career. Wynne is taking a break from his BBC Wales radio show with comedian Robin Morgan, who has covered for him in the past, presenting in his place.
![[He has since agreed with the BBC to step away from the tour and any other work commitments to 'take some time out' as the inappropriate jibe looks set to sink his entire career]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/04/94636645-14339807-He_has_since_agreed_with_the_BBC_to_step_away_from_the_tour_and_-a-141_1738210371117.jpg)
He is also reportedly trying to salvage his infamous spot with Go Compare, whom he has worked with since 2009, as he risks losing his six-figure salary. And the Beeb has faced criticism from viewers over the decision to continued airing his new show All At Sea, which he co-hosts with Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page.
![[Wynne is trying to salvage his infamous spot with Go Compare, whom he has worked with since 2009, as he risks losing his six-figure salary (pictured in ad)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/04/94620587-14339807-Wynne_is_trying_to_salvage_his_infamous_spot_with_Go_Compare_who-a-140_1738210371116.jpg)
Wynne Evans ' friends have allegedly insisted that his career has not been destroyed and claimed his 'spit-roast' slur was only 'schoolboy comedy', after he withdrew from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour on Tuesday (pictured in September). The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts (pictured on tour with partner Katya Jones).
![[The Beeb has faced criticism from viewers over the decision to continued airing his new show All At Sea, which he co-hosts with Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/04/94575141-14339807-The_Beeb_has_faced_criticism_from_viewers_over_the_decision_to_c-a-142_1738210371119.jpg)
