
Strictly's Wynne Evans says he 'messed up' as he shares career update post BBC radio show
Wynne Evans has been off air since he was removed from his BBC Radio Wales show earlier this year
Wynne shared his news on social media
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Wynne Evans told fans he "messed up again" following his recent career developments, with the radio presenter made the revelation across social media. :ast month he was let go from his BBC Radio Wales slot when his contract wasn't renewed following controversy over to an "inappropriate and unacceptable" remark at the Strictly Come Dancing live tour opening.
The seasoned broadcaster has now drummed up excitement by declaring the launch of The Wynne Evans Show on a new app, a venture he finds both "daunting and thrilling".
Despite the excitement, Evans encountered a hiccup while breaking the news, which he disclosed in a candid Instagram update. He said: "Apparently, I messed it up again.
"Um, so the message stopped halfway through, so the headline is I'm starting my own radio station. Well, I'm taking my own show.
"It's going to be on an app. It's going to be on Alexa and Google. As I said, it feels so good to say that - to not have to say smartspeaker and supermarket - other places are available.", reports the Mirror.
"Anyway, find out more by going to wynneevanshow.com. Go there, sign up to the newsletter, and I can't wait to be with you."
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When his departure from the BBC show was announced, the BBC said that Evans "is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
Evans has turned his attention to a new show
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Evans, 53, was caught on camera making a sexualised comment at the Birmingham Arena as the group gathered for a photo on stage. "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise," he said in a statement.
The presenter confessed that his BBC Radio Wales show, which started in 2016, was more than "just work" to him, it felt like "home".
This follows the fact that Evans's behaviour during Strictly Come Dancing 2024's series raised eyebrows among viewers at home, with some labelling them as "awkward". One instance involved his professional dance partner on the show, Katya Jones, seemingly rejecting a high-five from Evans and moving his hand away from her waist during a live show in October.
Later, the duo said the moment was merely a "running joke" between them, and Jones dismissed as "complete nonsense" any suggestion that the situation "made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way."
Recently, Evans spoke to The Sun about some of the controversies that emerged from the Strictly series. Discussing a sexualised remark he made, he argued it was "taken out of context", and was actually a nickname for fellow contestant, Jamie Borthwick.
During the interview, he was also questioned about a particular incident where he sent a sex toy to Borthwick, admitting "that was a joke that went too far". He added: "Unfortunately on that occasion I blurred the lines between professional and social."
After sharing his latest venture on social media, support has flooded in for the presenter. Evans' followers appear thrilled about his new undertaking.
One individual commented: "Amazing news....good luck with your new venture Wynne."
A second wrote: "Omg! ! This is amazing. I'm so happy! Well done Wynne!".
Another said: "Good on you fella! Been listening to you on the radio in the mornings and it's the only show I love!" And another added their encouragement with: "Brilliant news, I will be joining you as soon as you start. Good luck you have so much support."
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