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Daily Record
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Strictly's Wynne Evans shares engagement news after huge show heartbreak
BBC Strictly 's Wynne Evans has received huge congratulations after announcing his engagement to long-term partner Liz Brookes. The Welsh tenor disclosed that he had asked for Liz's hand in marriage during a romantic Moroccan getaway. Sharing the news on social media, Wynne posted: "Big news... I got engaged!" alongside an image showing the glinting engagement ring and the couple celebrating with champagne. Another snap captured the moment Wynne knelt to pose the big question to Liz. Wynne, 53, penned on social media: "This weekend in Morocco, somewhere between the couscous, the camels, and me limping around the souks like a man with no spatial awareness, I proposed to Liz - and she said yes! (No take-backs, I've checked)." Continuing with humour and affection, he quipped: "She's clever, she's kind, she's got excellent taste in men. Absolutely no idea how I pulled that off, but here we are! Feeling very lucky, very happy, and just a tiny bit smug." The well-wishes quickly poured in as reported by the Manchester Evening News, with one person exclaiming: "Congratulations, some happy news after a tough start to the year." The sentiment was echoed by another who commented: "Aaaaw - lovely news! Congratulations to you both!". Others expressed their joy, with someone else saying: "So so pleased for you both, everything is on the up." Another added: "Congratulations to you both, lovely news after a challenging year." Lastly, one fan rejoiced: "Absolutely wonderful." Elsewhere, Wynne has spoken out about his 'spit roast' remark that sparked a Strictly Come Dancing controversy, describing the ordeal as 'heartbreaking'. In an exclusive with The Sun, the Strictly celebrity insisted he's not a 'misogynist' after apologising for 'inappropriate' language at a photo-call for the Strictly tour earlier this year. Wynne, famed for his appearances in adverts, was caught on video making sexual comments to a woman during the launch of the Strictly tour. The BBC Radio Wales host explained that the comment was actually a nickname for his colleague, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, refuting claims it was a lewd remark aimed at presenter Janette Manrara. In his conversation with The Sun on Sunday in May, he clarified: "I didn't see the statement. Old Spit-roast Boy was a nickname for Jamie Borthwick. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things. "It's been heartbreaking. 'Spit-roast boy' was a nickname we all gave Jamie Borthwick because he could contort his legs over his head like a spit-roast chicken. "But it absolutely wasn't meant sexually – and the fact I used 'boy', all right it's nuanced, but it shows I was talking to Jamie, not Janette." Last month, Wynne disclosed that his annual rolling contract with BBC Radio Wales was not renewed after a four-month probe into the comment.
South Wales Guardian
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Wynne Evans says he is not a misogynist after remarks during Strictly tour
The Welsh tenor and BBC Radio Wales presenter, also known for his insurance adverts, was touring with the live show after competing on the BBC One programme with Katya Jones last year, when reports by the Mail On Sunday claimed the singer had made sexual remarks about Janette Manrara during a cast photocall. Evans issued a statement apologising and 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. 'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.' Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, he claimed he had not seen the statement apologising for the remark. He told the newspaper the comment was not sexual or directed to Manrara but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He said: 'I didn't see the statement. Old Spit-roast Boy was a nickname for Jamie Borthwick. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' 'It's been heartbreaking. 'Spit-roast boy' was a nickname we all gave Jamie Borthwick because he could contort his legs over his head like a spit-roast chicken. 'But it absolutely wasn't meant sexually – and the fact I used 'boy', all right it's nuanced, but it shows I was talking to Jamie, not Janette. 'And of course, your natural reaction is, if you're told you've offended someone, you say, 'God, I'm so sorry'. 'And so I went, 'I'm so sorry'. And that was taken as a formal apology, so the press team issued a statement. I didn't see it. 'When I read the apology within the context of the story as it had been written, I was absolutely horrified. 'It's been a truly awful past few months, having to keep my counsel and let the narrative that I'm some sort of weirdo run. 'I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' Evans was also criticised when a video showed him place his hand on professional dancer Jones's waist, which she moved, during last year's Strictly Come Dancing competition. He claimed this was a 'body language experiment' from TikTok that Jones had suggested, and added: 'We did it, we laughed, we went downstairs to make-up and my phone explodes and I look at it… and let me tell you the body language experiment worked.' Later Evans and Jones apologised claiming that it had been a 'joke'. The singer performed in the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Of The Opera and also won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef. He was eliminated during the Blackpool week of Strictly last year.
Leader Live
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wynne Evans says he is not a misogynist after remarks during Strictly tour
The Welsh tenor and BBC Radio Wales presenter, also known for his insurance adverts, was touring with the live show after competing on the BBC One programme with Katya Jones last year, when reports by the Mail On Sunday claimed the singer had made sexual remarks about Janette Manrara during a cast photocall. Evans issued a statement apologising and 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. 'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.' Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, he claimed he had not seen the statement apologising for the remark. He told the newspaper the comment was not sexual or directed to Manrara but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He said: 'I didn't see the statement. Old Spit-roast Boy was a nickname for Jamie Borthwick. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' 'It's been heartbreaking. 'Spit-roast boy' was a nickname we all gave Jamie Borthwick because he could contort his legs over his head like a spit-roast chicken. 'But it absolutely wasn't meant sexually – and the fact I used 'boy', all right it's nuanced, but it shows I was talking to Jamie, not Janette. 'And of course, your natural reaction is, if you're told you've offended someone, you say, 'God, I'm so sorry'. 'And so I went, 'I'm so sorry'. And that was taken as a formal apology, so the press team issued a statement. I didn't see it. 'When I read the apology within the context of the story as it had been written, I was absolutely horrified. 'It's been a truly awful past few months, having to keep my counsel and let the narrative that I'm some sort of weirdo run. 'I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' Evans was also criticised when a video showed him place his hand on professional dancer Jones's waist, which she moved, during last year's Strictly Come Dancing competition. He claimed this was a 'body language experiment' from TikTok that Jones had suggested, and added: 'We did it, we laughed, we went downstairs to make-up and my phone explodes and I look at it… and let me tell you the body language experiment worked.' Later Evans and Jones apologised claiming that it had been a 'joke'. The singer performed in the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Of The Opera and also won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef. He was eliminated during the Blackpool week of Strictly last year. BBC Studios, which produces the Strictly tour, said: 'Any statement issued on Wynne Evans' behalf was fully approved by Wynne Evans. Wynne posted his own statement on Instagram in which he apologised.'
Western Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Wynne Evans 'not a misogynist' after Strictly tour remarks
The Welsh tenor and BBC Radio Wales presenter, also known for his insurance adverts, was touring with the live show when claims were made. Reports by The Mail On Sunday claimed the singer had made remarks about Janette Manrara during a cast photocall. Evans issued a statement apologising and 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. 'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.' Speaking today (May 25) to The Sun on Sunday, he claimed he had not seen the statement apologising for the remark. He told the newspaper the comment was not sexual or directed to Manrara but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He said: 'I didn't see the statement. Old Spit-roast Boy was a nickname for Jamie Borthwick. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things. 'It's been heartbreaking. 'Spit-roast boy' was a nickname we all gave Jamie Borthwick because he could contort his legs over his head like a spit-roast chicken. 'But it absolutely wasn't meant sexually – and the fact I used 'boy', all right it's nuanced, but it shows I was talking to Jamie, not Janette. 'And of course, your natural reaction is, if you're told you've offended someone, you say, 'God, I'm so sorry'. 'And so I went, 'I'm so sorry'. And that was taken as a formal apology, so the press team issued a statement. I didn't see it. 'When I read the apology within the context of the story as it had been written, I was absolutely horrified. 'It's been a truly awful past few months, having to keep my counsel and let the narrative that I'm some sort of weirdo run. 'I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' Recommended reading: Evans was also criticised when a video showed him place his hand on professional dancer Jones's waist, which she moved, during last year's Strictly Come Dancing competition. Later Evans and Jones apologised claiming that it had been a 'joke'. The singer performed in the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Of The Opera and also won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef. The BBC and BBC Studios, which produces the Strictly tour, have been approached for comment.
South Wales Argus
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Wynne Evans 'not a misogynist' after Strictly tour remarks
The Welsh tenor and BBC Radio Wales presenter, also known for his insurance adverts, was touring with the live show when claims were made. Reports by The Mail On Sunday claimed the singer had made remarks about Janette Manrara during a cast photocall. Evans issued a statement apologising and 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. 'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.' Speaking today (May 25) to The Sun on Sunday, he claimed he had not seen the statement apologising for the remark. He told the newspaper the comment was not sexual or directed to Manrara but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He said: 'I didn't see the statement. Old Spit-roast Boy was a nickname for Jamie Borthwick. I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things. 'It's been heartbreaking. 'Spit-roast boy' was a nickname we all gave Jamie Borthwick because he could contort his legs over his head like a spit-roast chicken. 'But it absolutely wasn't meant sexually – and the fact I used 'boy', all right it's nuanced, but it shows I was talking to Jamie, not Janette. 'And of course, your natural reaction is, if you're told you've offended someone, you say, 'God, I'm so sorry'. 'And so I went, 'I'm so sorry'. And that was taken as a formal apology, so the press team issued a statement. I didn't see it. 'When I read the apology within the context of the story as it had been written, I was absolutely horrified. 'It's been a truly awful past few months, having to keep my counsel and let the narrative that I'm some sort of weirdo run. 'I'm not a misogynist, I'm not any of these things.' Recommended reading: Evans was also criticised when a video showed him place his hand on professional dancer Jones's waist, which she moved, during last year's Strictly Come Dancing competition. Later Evans and Jones apologised claiming that it had been a 'joke'. The singer performed in the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Of The Opera and also won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef. The BBC and BBC Studios, which produces the Strictly tour, have been approached for comment.
