Strictly’s Wynne Evans nowhere to be seen as stars leave hotel for live show (Image: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing’s was notably absent as his fellow stars departed their hotel for tonight’s live performance of the live tour.
In recent news, the advert icon has been at the forefront of controversy following a video clip that surfaced showing him making a distasteful sexual comment to co-star Janette Manrara during the tour launch in Birmingham.
In the footage, Wynne could be heard singing “Go Compare,” and after warning against getting too close to Jamie [Borthwick], he follows up with the degrading term “spit roast” in reference to a vulgar sexual act.
Addressing the incident, Wynne extended his apologies through the Mirror, stating: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
Reports indicate that Wynne has been removed from the remaining dates of the live tour, and his absence was palpable when the cast prepared to depart the hotel today. While some stars left in duos and others alone, Wynne was not spotted among them.
Wynne offered an apology after his remark (Image: Instagram)
His dance partner on the show, Katya Jones, was observed leaving on her own. She was wearing a long puffer jacket and cap, managing a smile for the photographers.
Meanwhile, flashed a thumbs up in the direction of the press en route to the evening’s event, was caught in casual attire engaging in a phone call, and Neil Jones offered a cheerful grin to the cameras as he passed by, reports .
Wynne was spotted rejoining the tour cast in Liverpool after being forced to withdraw from Glasgow events due to injury, but recent reports have surfaced indicating he will miss the rest of the tour.
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Wynne Evans and Katya Jones competed on Strictly (Image: BBC)
A source disclosed to the press: “He’s had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He’s not been taking it in, in this day and age the have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone.
“He’s had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self-reflection.
“He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It’s been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.”
Despite Evans’ expressed remorse and apology, it seems that it wasn’t sufficient for his continued participation. “As soon as they were alerted to the remarks, tour producers called a meeting with Wynne,” an insider revealed previously.
“He was very apologetic and fully agreed that what he said was inappropriate and unacceptable. He was given a warning and told in no uncertain terms that that kind of language is not tolerated.”