Strictly ‘wasn't safe for me', claims Wynne Evans
Wynne Evans, the Welsh opera singer, has claimed that Strictly Come Dancing was not a 'safe environment' for him.
The 53-year-old, also known for starring in advertisements for GoCompare, made the claim after being dropped as a presenter by BBC Radio Wales following his use of 'inappropriate' language during the launch of the television competition's live tour.
Evans apologised after The Mail on Sunday obtained a video it alleged showed him saying a lewd sexual term to Janette Manrara, a presenter and professional dancer, during a photocall in Birmingham in January.
He said afterwards: 'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.'
The singer competed in the most recent series of Strictly alongside Katya Jones, a professional dancer on the popular programme.
However, speaking on ITV's This Morning on Wednesday, the singer said he would not take part in the show again if had the choice and claimed: 'I don't think it was a safe environment for me to do Strictly.'
He also alleged the BBC had not contacted him since he was suspended and that he was not made aware of any support available to him – a claim denied by the corporation.
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