Wynne Evans makes surprise BBC return after claims the broadcaster had 'cut ties' with Strictly star amid scandal
The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 53, best known as the voice of the Go Compare adverts, popped up on a pre-recorded episode of Pointless Celebrities alongside actress Joanna Page.
The pair, who previously fronted Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea, teamed up on the quiz show but narrowly missed out on the final after making it to the penultimate round.
Before the episode aired, Wynne posted a picture of himself with Joanna on set to his Instagram and told his followers they would be contestants.
He wrote: 'Tonight back on [BBC One] for Celebrity Pointless with [Joanna].'
Wynne's return came as a surprise to some viewers who took to X to share their shock, writing: 'Wynne Evans? This must have been recorded 10 years ago #pointless'
'Seriously??? Who the hell thought Wynne Evans appearing would be a good idea #PointlessCelebrities'
'#PointlessCelebrities I thought this bloke was banned from the @bbc'
'Did they mean to put this on, with Handsy Wynne Evans? #Pointless #PointlessCelebrities'
'This could be Wynne Evans's last BBC appearance #pointlesscelebritie,' whilst one viewer said: 'Well done @bbc - Wynne on Pointless - common sense at last'
The Daily Mail have contacted the BBC for comment.
The BBC confirmed earlier this year that it would not be renewing his travel series with Joanna, and that Wynne had stepped away from both his live tour and radio show.
At the time, insiders suggested the corporation had quietly cut ties with the opera singer.
On Saturday's episode of Pointless, hosted by Richard Osman, Wynne and Joanna went head-to-head with BBC News duo Jane Hill and Ben Boulos, comedians Esther Manito and Rich Hall, plus RuPaul 's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard with impressionist Jess Robinson.
Wynne's return came as a surprise to some viewers who took to X to share their shock, at seeing the Welshman back on their screens following all the controversy around him
Wynne and Joanna went head-to-head with BBC News duo Jane Hill and Ben Boulos, comedians Esther Manito and Rich Hall, plus RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard with impressionist Jess Robinson
In the end, it was Jane and Ben who secured their place in the final, leaving Wynne and Joanna just short of victory.
Wynne who used to front the Go Compare ads appeared on Strictly Come Dancing last year when he was partnered with Katya Jones.
However his time on the show was mired in controversy.
He was filmed using the vile term 'spit roast' – a three-way sex act – to his co-star Jamie Borthwick in relation to professional dancer Janette Manrara during the launch of the Strictly Live Tour - something he later apologised for. He then left the tour.
He denied it was a sexual jibe about a female presenter and insisted he used the term 'spit roast' as a nickname for fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick.
During his time on the main show, Wynne found himself caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with his Strictly professional dance partner, Katya Jones.
Wynne appeared to slide his hand across Katya's waist, before she pushed him off. Later in the show, he offered his partner a high five, which she ignored before turning back to the camera, stone-faced.
The opera singer confirmed in May the BBC will not be renewing his one-year rolling contract following a four-month investigation following the inappropriate comments made during his time on Strictly.
He has since set up his own independent radio show which streams live on his website, following the end of his breakfast show on BBC Radio Wales.
Last month, it was reported Wynne is suing the producers of the BBC show's live tour for medical negligence after claiming he was left in 'agony' after suffering a double fracture and two snapped ligaments in his foot during the production.
The star admits the injury still continues to affect him, and he is currently unable to enjoy light runs.
In a bid to get over his Strictly woes and being axed by the BBC, Wynne opened a wine bar and restaurant in his hometown in Carmarthen, West Wales, called Welsh House by Wynne.
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