fans flocked to Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Tuesday (January 28) to witness the live tour, and they certainly had their opinions about the latest show controversy.
This week brought the news that has chosen to take a “time out” from his Strictly duties as well as his “other public commitments”, in an effort to “prioritise his well being”.
The Welsh star’s announcement came after he apologised for making an “inappropriate and unacceptable” comment, as reported by The Mail on Sunday. It was alleged that he made an inappropriate sexual remark during a group photo for the tour’s launch.
Ticket holders who had been eagerly anticipating the tour for months were left feeling “gutted”, as Wynne had been one of their “favourites” on the show – but many attendees agreed that stepping down was “the right thing to do” given the circumstances.
Fans were interviewed outside the Liverpool arena as they left the event, having not known beforehand that Wynne would not be part of the line-up, reports .
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Before speaking to members of the public at the gig, Lorraine Kelly had been discussing the ongoing scandal with Rishi Davda, entertainment reporter for ITV, on her self-titled show.
Rishi elaborated on Lorraine: “The Strictly live tour was in Liverpool last night and he would have been there performing, he wasn’t and we spoke to some of the people as they left about their thoughts about Wynne not being part of the show anymore.”
The first interviewee asserted it was “the right decision” for Wynne to take a step back, disclosing to the crew: “I do think it was the right decision, the way Strictly is, it’s all about love and joy and spreading that.”
Wynne confirmed this week he’d step back from the Strictly tour (Image: BBC / ITV’s Lorraine)
Yet, another attendee felt disappointment towards the Welsh TV star for seemingly letting his dance partner down, remarking: “I think he’s let Katya [Jones] down because I think she’s at a loose end.”
A different spectator added their opinion, noting: “I think that during the show there was a lot going on about ‘inappropriate things’ and I think he was probably right to do what he did.”
Whilst some visitors expressed they were “sad” about Wynne’s departure, they also mentioned “it didn’t make a difference” to their experience. One dishearted fan also shared: “Oh I was gutted he’s my favourite, he’s just funny isn’t he.”
Strictly fans didn’t think Wynne not being there affected the show (Image: Lorraine)
Previously this week, in a public confession, Wynne announced: “I’ve agreed with the 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.”
He further took ownership of his actions, stating: “I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.”
In conclusion, he tendered his regrets, mentioning: “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.”
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