1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wynne Evans confirms Strictly tour departure and apologises for ‘inappropriate actions’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said: “I’ve agreed with the BBC 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. open image in gallery Jeanette Manrara pictured with the male ‘Strictly’ live tour dancers It comes after Evans sparked controversy with a hand fiasco “joke” that saw him put his hand on his professional partner Katya Jones’s stomach, in which Jones awkwardly removed his hand and placed it on her hip instead. It was a silly joke.” open image in gallery Wynne Evans on thr ‘Strictly’ live tour Evans chimed in, saying: “Yeah. open image in gallery Wynne Evans and Katya Jones on ‘Strictly’ Evans was the eighth contestant to be eliminated from the 2024 series, and said upon his exit that he was shocked by the “lies” reported about him during his time on the programme.

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5 days, 12 hours ago

Wynne Evans is 'dropped from future GoCompare ads' after Strictly star's vile sex-slur was exposed by the Mail on Sunday

Daily Mail

Disgraced Go Compare frontman Wynne Evans has been dropped from future adverts, The Mail on Sunday understands. The insurance firm was in ‘ongoing crisis talks’ with the Welsh opera singer after his lewd sexual remark about Janette Manrara, 41, during a photocall for the then forthcoming Strictly Live Tour. Wynne Evans – the tenor known for the Go.Compare ads and …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wynne Evans programme airs on BBC despite Strictly tour drama

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wynne Evans 'hires lawyers' in new move as it's revealed he 'could sue for breach of contract and loss of earnings' over Strictly live tour axing

Daily Mail

Wynne Evans has reportedly hired lawyers and is 'being advised over the potential to sue for breach of contract and loss of earnings' following his Strictly tour axing. Wynne Evans has reportedly hired lawyers and is 'being advised over the potential to sue for breach of contract and loss of earnings' following his Strictly tour axing Earlier this week, the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

BBC is plunged into fresh crisis over Wynne Evans scandal after corporation received complaints from broadcasting union about his behaviour

Daily Mail

The BBC has been plunged into a fresh crisis over the Wynne Evans scandal after it emerged the corporation had received complaints from a broadcasting union about his behaviour. The union's intervention came after The Mail on Sunday's exclusive revelations last week that the Welsh singer suggested a vile three-way sex act on his Strictly tour co-star Janette Manrara, using …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strictly tour: Another star drops out days after Wynne Evans drama

The Independent

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wynne Evans branded an ‘absolute clown’ by Lorraine Kelly after Strictly Tour drama

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wynne Evans's £200,000-a-year GoCompare gig is at risk: Firm refuse to say if they back disgraced star after he was axed from Strictly Come Dancing tour for crude 'spit roast' remark

Daily Mail

GoCompare has refused to say whether they are going to sack Wynne Evans from his £200,000-a-year role, as backlash over his crude sexual remark intensified today. 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 It comes after the opera singer was filmed making …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Katya Jones reacts to Wynne Evans’ Strictly tour departure over sexual remark

The Independent

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wynne Evans suffers fresh blow as opera singer 'fights to save £1million Go Compare job and new BBC travel series' after 'splitting from girlfriend' following Strictly withdrawal

Daily Mail

Wynne Evans is allegedly 'fighting to save his £1million Go Compare job and new travel series' after he withdrew from the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing tour on Tuesday. Whoever runs their old white man department needs a gentle chat', The insurance comparison website 'are understood to have held crisis meetings about their star’s future' The Welshman also faces pressure to …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Katya Jones breaks silence on Wynne Evans' Strictly withdrawal after Opera singer apologised for his 'inappropriate actions'

Daily Mail

Katya Jones broke her silence on Wynne Evans' Strictly Come Dancing withdrawal on Tuesday evening. The Welsh star, 53, famed for playing a mustachioed Italian opera singer in a string of insurance ads for Go Compare, has announced his departure in a grovelling statement The Go Compare star was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile …

2 months ago

Chaos at the BBC as they refuse to confirm whether Wynne Evans will be axed from Strictly tour following 'repeated warnings about his behaviour'

Daily Mail

The BBC have so far refused to release a statement on whether or not Wynne Evans has been axed from Strictly's live tour, just hours before he is set to appear at the Liverpool show. Chaos at the BBC as the broadcasting house have so far refused to confirm whether Wynne Evans has been axed from the Strictly live tour …

2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara is seen for the first time as she enjoys lunch with husband Aljaz Skorjanec and daughter Lyra - after Wynne Evans' vile sexual jibe

Daily Mail

Janette Manrara stepped out for the first time on Sunday in Glasgow after Wynne Evans made a vile sexual jibe towards the presenter. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to Instagram to reveal she was enjoying some family time with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec and their two-year-old daughter Lyra. Janette Manrara stepped out for the first time on Sunday in …

2 months ago

Strictly star Wynne Evans apologises for ‘inappropriate’ sexual comment about woman during live tour

The Independent

2 months ago

The moment Wynne Evans is 'banished' by his Strictly co-stars in Traitors game as Janette Manrara parties without him after he was caught making a vile sexual jibe on camera

Daily Mail

Footage has shown the moment Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans was 'banished' by his co-stars in a game played on tour, just days after he was caught on camera making a vile sexual jibe. Wynne was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette, using the term 'spit roast' at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour …

2 months, 1 week ago

'Katya's met every man in Wales – and she's still single!' GoCompare singer Wynne Evans fails in bid to find Strictly partner a partner - despite giving it his best shot!

Daily Mail

When Katya Jones was paired with Wynne Evans for last year's Strictly Come Dancing, he vowed he would find a husband for his singleton partner. But divorcee Ms Jones, 35, has revealed Evans failed in his mission, despite him introducing her to lots of Welsh men – and she is still on her own after splitting from her fellow Strictly …

4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly 2024 star Wynne Evans criticises media ‘lies’ after being voted off BBC series

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has expressed “disappointment” with an …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly's Janette Manrara forced to issue statement as Wynne Evans pulls out of It Takes Two - and fans have a burning question

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were expecting to see Wynne Evans and his professional partner Katya Jones on BBC's It Takes Two on Wednesday. Host Janette Manrara, 40, was forced to issue a statement after Wynne Evans and his professional dance partner Katya Jones pulled out of the show last minute Strictly Come Dancing viewers were expecting to see Wynne and …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Wynne Evans? The Welsh opera singer on Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wynne Evans: Strictly partner Katya has taught me to be ‘more self-resilient’

The Independent

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5 months ago

Strictly's Wynne Evans laughs off controversy by dressing as the DEVIL for Halloween week - but fans claim he was 'missing' for most of the episode

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing viewers claim Wynne Evans was 'missing' for most of the Halloween special on Saturday as he laughed off recent controversy by dressing as the devil. ; Strictly Come Dancing viewers claim Wynne Evans was 'missing' for most of the Halloween special on Saturday as he laughed off controversy by dressing as the devil The Welsh star, 52, …

5 months ago

Strictly's Wynne Evans embroiled in further controversy as 'vulgar joke he made behind-the-scenes is leaked' -amid 'wandering hand' incident

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has found himself in further controversy after a 'vulgar' joke he reportedly made behind-the-scenes has been 'leaked'. Insiders claim that Wynne made the unsavory joke ahead of the BBC contest's glitzy launch show and was said in a private conversation with a make-up artist. Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has found himself in further controversy …

5 months ago

Strictly's Wynne Evans and Katya Jones are all smiles while out shopping on London's Oxford Street after controversy surrounding 'wandering hand' incident

Daily Mail

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones looked all smiles as they headed to London's Oxford Street for some retail therapy. The Strictly Come Dancing pair have been embroiled in controversy since Wynne's 'wandering hand' incident during an episode of the BBC show. Wynne Evans and Katya Jones looked all smiles as they headed to London's Oxford Street for some retail therapy …

5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans seriously confused as contestant 'goes missing' from show - claiming BBC have 'cut them out' of footage

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left confused as Wynne Evans vanished from screens during Saturday night's live show. ', Strictly Come Dancing fans were left confused as Wynne Evans vanished from screens during Saturday night's live show Viewers claimed the BBC 'cut them out' of footage before he appeared on the dancefloor for his performance 'Has Wynne and Katya been …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Katya Jones and Wynne Evans share a cake and give piggybacks as they joke around in training and continue to insist all is well after THAT live show incident

Daily Mail

Strictly's Katya Jones and Wynne Evans shared a cake on Wednesday as the duo joked around in training and continued to put on a united display and insist all is well between them. Strictly's Katya Jones and Wynne Evans shared a cake on Wednesday as the duo joked around in training and continued to put on a united display and …

5 months, 1 week ago

Brendan Cole breaks his silence on what he REALLY thinks about Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing - after his 'hand incident' with pro partner Katya Jones

Daily Mail

Brendan Cole has revealed what he really thinks about Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing amid his 'wandering hand' incident with Katya Jones. Wynne, 52, and Katya, 35, have insisted the awkward 'hand incident' during Saturday's live show, which saw Katya appear to frostily push her dance partner away, was the result of an unexplained 'in-joke'. Brendan Cole, 48, has …

5 months, 1 week ago

Brendan Cole breaks his silence on what he REALLY thinks about Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing - after his 'hand incident' with pro partner Katya Jones

Daily Mail

5 months, 1 week ago

BBC issue update on Strictly's Wynne Evans and Katya Jones 'hand incident' as pair continue to insist all is well between them ahead of their It Takes Two appearance

Daily Mail

The BBC have issued an update on Strictly's Wynne Evans and Katya Jones 'hand incident' as pair continue to insist all is well between them. The BBC have issued an update on Strictly's Wynne Evans and Katya Jones 'hand incident' as pair continue to insist all is well between them The couple have insisted an awkward exchange during Saturday's live …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly star Wynne Evans defended by Katya Jones in hand fiasco admission

The Independent

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Jones and Wynne Evans are hauled in to explain 'in-joke' by 'dismayed' BBC bosses after awkward on-air exchange - despite broadcaster claiming they would not pursue i

Daily Mail

BBC bosses are thought to have reprimanded Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Evans and Wynne Evans over the fallout from an apparently awkward exchange during Saturday's live show. BBC bosses have reportedly reprimanded Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Evans and Wynne Evans after the pair's awkward exchange on Saturday night The broadcaster hauled the duo in to discuss the viral social …

5 months, 1 week ago

Katya Jones lashes out at critics for 'attacking' Wynne Evans and doubles down on claim their awkward Strictly Come Dancing exchange was an inside joke (but admits it wasn't a good one) - after incide

Daily Mail

Strictly professional Katya Jones has defended her celebrity partner Wynne Evans declaring he has been ‘portrayed as someone he is not’, as the pair insist his ‘wandering hand’ incident was a silly joke. Katya Jones lashed out at critics for 'attacking' Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two She was previously forced to dismiss growing rumours …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly star Wynne Evans ‘heartbroken’ by reactions to hand incident with Katya Jones

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones hits out at ‘nonsense’ Wynne Evans furore

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly’s Wynne Evans and Katya Jones address fan concern over ‘weird’ behaviour on live show

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed

The Independent

7 months, 2 weeks ago

How Wynne Evans battled depression and loneliness before helping others struggling with mental health - as star is announced for Strictly

Daily Mail

wynne evans delighted fans on Tuesday when it was revealed he's competing on Strictly Come Dancing. To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Wynne told BBC Radio Wales of the split: 'It was almost like grief, but you can’t grieve for somebody that's still there. How Wynne Evans battled depression and loneliness before helping others struggling with mental …

8 months ago

Strictly scandal reaches crisis point as now BBC boss Tim Davie hints at MORE crackdowns and publicly apologises over 'mistreatment' of celebrities and warns 'we'll never tolerate unacceptable behavio

Daily Mail

BBC chief Tim Davie today vowed a tough approach to clean up Strictly Come Dancing as he apologised for the 'mistreatment' of contestants. Professional Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show last week following claims he allegedly hit and spat at his dancing partner Zara McDermott, 27, during rehearsals Weeks before, Giovanni Pernice was suspended while a BBC …

1 year, 3 months ago

Strictly's Layton Williams hints racism and homophobia could be to blame for vicious trolling he has endured over his dance background - and hits back saying: 'I'm not the first or last' contestant wi

Daily Mail

As a top West End theatre star, Strictly finalist Layton Williams has fallen victim to online trolls who say he is too experienced at dancing to be on the show. Williams, who is dancing with male professional Nikita Kuzmin, 25, says that the level of trolling has been 'shocking' and admits that while Strictly has featured same sex couples in …

1 year, 5 months ago

Layton Williams responds to Strictly viewers complaining about his dance experience

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Layton Williams responds to trolls after superb Strictly Come Dancing performance

The Independent

6 years, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris Evans has said 'yes' to appearing on the show in 2019

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Scandal-plagued Strictly Come Dancing star 'hints they are quitting the BBC show' after nine years

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Strictly's Amanda Abbington isn't sure if people 'like' her anymore after the Giovanni Pernice bullying row which she claims made her out to 'be the villain' - but insists she has 'no regrets'

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Embarrassed Aussie Olympian apologises to Seven star Mel McLaughlin over disgraceful 'sexist' outburst on live TV

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Aussie Olympic hockey star turned media identity Georgie Parker has made a heartfelt apology to sport presenter Mel McLaughlin for not backing her during the Chris Gayle sexism scandal. In 2016, Gayle faced severe backlash for 'sexist' and 'inappropriate' comments made to Channel Seven star McLaughlin live on air during a BBL match. Former Aussie hockey star turned media identity …

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Strictly finalist breaks silence on OnlyFans return after daytime TV jobs 'ran dry' - as he claims he is living 'this one shot at life to the fullest'

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A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist has broken his silence on his OnlyFans return as he reveals his time on daytime TV has 'run dry'. A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist broke silence on his OnlyFans return as he revealed his time on daytime TV has 'ran dry' Great British Bake Off alum John Whaite took to his social media …

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