Strictly's Wynne Evans says he 'messed up again' as he issues career update

Daily Mirror

3 days ago

Wynne Evans admitted he "messed up again" after he released a career update to fans. He posted a video on social media admitting he made a bit of a blunder recently
Wynne Evans admitted he "messed up again" after sharing a career update with fans, and the radio host recently made the confession as he posted about it on social media. Previously, the host confirmed he's leaving his role at BBC Radio Wales after the broadcaster "decided not to renew" his contract.
It was recently announced he had been removed from his daytime show after apologising for making what he claimed to be an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch in December. Since then he's announced he will be launching The Wynne Evans Show on a new app in a move he deemed to be both "terrifying" and "exhilarating", which his fans are thrilled about.
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However, he recently admitted he's already made a blunder when delivering the news, and he revealed all in an Instagram post. He said: "Apparently, I messed it up again.
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"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.
"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."
When it was announced he would be leaving the BBC show, the BBC said Evans "is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him."
Evans, 53, was filmed making a sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group huddled together for a picture on stage. "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise," he said in a statement.
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The host admitted his BBC Radio Wales show, which launched in 2016, was not "just work", as it was also like "home" to him. When his departure was announced, he revealed he'd be launching The Wynne Evans show on a new app.
It comes after Evans's actions during Strictly Come Dancing caught the attention of viewers at home, with some deeming them to be "awkward". One moment included his professional dance partner in the show, Katya Jones, appearing to reject a high-five from Evans and move his hand from her waist during a live show in October.
Later, the pair said the moment simply reflected a "running joke" between them, and Jones also claimed it was "complete nonsense" that the situation "made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way."
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Recently, Evans spoke to The Sun about some of the controversies that arose as a result of the Strictly series. When talking about a sexualised remark he made, he claimed it was "taken out of context", and was actually a part of a nickname for fellow contestant, Jamie Borthwick.
During the interview, he was also quizzed about an incident in which he sent a sex toy to Borthwick, noting "that was a joke that went too far". He added: "Unfortunately on that occasion I blurred the lines between professional and social."
Since he shared the update on social media, many people have been quick to comment and support the host. Many of Evans' fans seem pleased that he's moving on to a new project.
One person said: "Amazing news….good luck with your new venture Wynne." Another wrote: "Omg!! This is amazing. I'm so happy! Well done Wynne!"