Strictly Come Dancing’s Wynne Evans is reportedly in turmoil (Image: PA)
s is reportedly in turmoil over fears for his career after a video surfaced of him using a crude sexual term. Close sources reveal that Evans is “worried he could lose everything” as he anticipates further instances of his “inappropriate” remarks coming to light.
The faces calls to , Wynne and Joanna: All At Sea, co-starring Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page. Additionally, Evans has taken a step back from his Wales radio programme and is at risk of being dropped as the face of Go Compare.
His friends are supporting him, arguing that the backlash is too severe for what they see as a foolish error.
A friend commented on the situation: “At the end of the day, he has been a bit of an oaf and made a stupid mistake, but does he deserve such hatred? Yes, using the term spit-roast was absolutely wrong, and he realises this. His problem is that he is a joker and he continually wants to play to the crowd.”
Regarding the incident where Evans was caught on camera uttering “spit-roast” during a Strictly photo opportunity, the friend explained: ” is his mate and he was laughing and joking, and Katya plays along with the joke too. It’s just schoolboy comedy. He is more Jim Davidson than Peter Kay, and if anything, is more guilty of having a terrible sense of humour.”, reports .
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It’s believed that his Go Compere deal is uncertain, but any possibility of him returning to the Strictly tour is highly unlikely. A friend added: “Talk of his career being over is premature – after all, his radio show is very well-liked, and he is well-liked too. Everyone hopes he can see a way forward.”
Initially, bosses had let Evans off with a warning, but eventually gave in to growing anger by dropping him from the live dates. The Welsh Opera singer apologised again for his actions, saying: “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.”
“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.”
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Wynne Evans and Joanna Page’s new travel show is still scheduled to air (Image: Barn Media Ltd / BBC Cymru Wales)
An insider commented: “The timing of this is deeply unfortunate. The comments were idiotic and have clearly overshadowed the first episode. What on earth was he thinking? ” However, this isn’t Evans’s first brush with controversy.
Last year, during his stint on Strictly with Katya Jones, eagle-eyed viewers noticed her halting his wandering hand. They brushed it off as “just messing around” with a “very silly inside joke.”
Furthermore, The Mirror disclosed an incident where Evans allegedly made an inappropriate remark about his double chin resembling female anatomy while in the makeup chair on the show. Although no formal complaints were lodged, it reportedly ruffled some feathers backstage.
Express Online have contacted Wynne’s representative for comment.
Wynne Evans has been axed from the rest of the live tour (Image: PA)
At the time, a source remarked: “Wynne clearly didn’t mean any offence, but you have to be a little bit careful these days.”
In support, professional dancer Katya shared Evans’s apology, urging for “Let’s show humanity and consideration.”