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Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says 'don't let them slip by' as she shares sweet family holiday snaps
Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones says 'don't let them slip by' as she shares sweet family holiday snaps Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones has posted some gorgeous holiday pictures Katya enjoyed a holiday with her family (Image: Katya Jones/Instagram ) Strictly Come Dancing pro, Katya Jones has given her fans and followers some sage advice in a touching family tribute after a summer holiday. The dancer warned her followers "don't let these moments slip by" after spending some time with her loved ones in Italy. In the post, shared to Instagram, there are a series of holiday pictures from Sicily, were Katya appears to have visited with her mum and other family members. The photos include the trio enjoying meals out together, admiring views, spending time on the beach, and soaking up the Italian sun. Katya captioned the post: "That's Amore. "Never miss an opportunity to share a pizza, eat ice cream, watch the sunset, natter in a car, laugh with your loved ones and tell them you love them. "Don't let these moments slip by." Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Katya's fellow Strictly Come Dancing stars commented on the post. Nancy Xu Xi commented a series of love heart emojis. Janette Manrara said: "Beautiful memories". In the most recent series of Strictly Come Dancing, Katya was caught up in scandal with Welsh star Wynne Evans. Wynne and Katya had to issue an apology after he was seen putting his hand on her waist, which she then removed, on Strictly Come Dancing. Later she was seen ignoring his attempt at a high-five. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Wynne then left the Strictly Live tour and stepped back from his radio show after he was overheard making an inappropriate comment towards host Janette Manrara. He also sent fellow Strictly celebrity EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick a sex toy while on tour. Katya has stuck by Wynne during the scandal, often posting messages of support on her Instagram. The singer and Go Compare star was dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show and has now started his own online show, The Wynne Evans Show. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC drops another Wynne Evans project as it cuts ties after Strictly drama
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans left the live tour and his radio show earlier this year, and the BBC has now confirmed it has 'no plans' to renew a travel show he did The BBC has confirmed that it has "no plans" to renew a show that featured Wynne Evans after his exit from the Strictly Come Dancing tour and his radio show. It's been suggested that it has now cut its last remaining ties with him. Following several scandals during his time on Strictly last year and its subsequent tour, it was announced last month that Wynne, 53, would not be returning to his BBC Radio Wales show. A spokesperson for the BBC shared at the time that there were also "no plans" to work with the presenter. It's now been specifically confirmed that TV show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea isn't set to return after one series. The six-part project, which launched on BBC One in January, saw Wynne and Joanna Page, 48, sail along the southern coast of Wales from the capital city Cardiff to St Davids. The first series of Wynne's show with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna ended in February. After previously saying it had no plans to work with him, a spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror tonight that there are "no plans" for a second series. A source told the Sun that the decision to not renew the travel show after its debut series "marks the end" of a relationship between Wynne and the broadcaster. They added that he has no TV or radio projects with them now. The source said: "Once the first series was slapped on ice, there was always a huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second outing. Only now has the BBC publicly confirmed it won't be returning." They told the outlet: "It means that Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb, and effectively marks the end of their relationship." Wynne competed on Strictly last year with Katya Jones, 36, as his dance partner. They apologised whilst on the show for what he described as them "messing around," including over a scene of him with his hand on Katya's waist. Then, whilst on the tour earlier this year, it was reported that he had apologised for using "inappropriate and unacceptable" language amid reports that he used the term 'spit roast' to host Janette Manrara, 41, at a photocall. Wynne has since insisted that it was instead part of a nickname for co-star Jamie Borthwick, 31, and "wasn't meant sexually". Wynne subsequently left the tour and his radio show though after the scandal broke in January. As reported at the time, he said in a statement then: "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. Apologies to those I won't get to see at the remaining performances and I'm grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me." More recently, last month, he announced that he wouldn't be returning to his BBC Radio show following his departure months prior. Wynne told fans that he would instead launch the Wynne Evans Show elsewhere. He said in a statement: "From the very depths of my heart - thank you. These past few months, your love has been the light in my darkest days. Every message, every word of encouragement, every moment you stood by me has carried me through more than you could ever know." He told fans: "It breaks my heart to say the BBC has decided not to renew my contract so I won't be returning to my radio show. I'm gutted. That show wasn't just work - it was home. It was us. We laughed, we cried, we sang like nobody was listening. And somehow, through the airwaves, we became a family. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes. Into your hearts." In a statement at the time, the BBC said: "Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC." The spokesperson added: "He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him."
Rhyl Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Wynne Evans returning to radio for ‘amazing community' who ‘supported me'
The 53-year-old announced he had been dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show in May after apologising for using 'inappropriate language' during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The Welsh opera singer said he will present The Wynne Evans Show from next week, live every weekday from 9am to 12pm on the website Evans said of the show: 'This show is for my amazing community – The Wynners – who've supported me through thick and thin. 'After so many messages and calls asking me to come back, I knew I had to do something special. 'This show is my way of giving back – a space where we can come together every morning, share a laugh, play the music we love, and just be ourselves. It's more than a show – it's a proper family.' The programme will be a mix of music, chat and guests hosted by the singer, who is best known for his appearances on the insurance adverts. Earlier this year, he apologised for language that he called 'inappropriate and unacceptable' after The Mail On Sunday reported that Evans was heard making a remark to a woman in a video filmed during the Strictly launch event. It is understood he was given a warning over the remark by tour producers. In January, he 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. 'Apologies to those I won't get to see at the remaining performances and I'm grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.' The singer, who won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef, told the Sun on Sunday earlier this month that the Strictly comment was not sexual or directed at one of the female cast but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He told the paper: '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.' Evans added: '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.' In May, Evans claimed in an interview with the newspaper that he had not seen the apology statement before it was issued, an assertion believed to have been dismissed by the BBC It is understood any statement issued on Evans' behalf by the BBC was fully approved by him, and the singer also posted his own statement on Instagram in which he apologised. During his time on Strictly, there was controversy over footage showing him placing his hand on his professional partner Katya Jones' waist, which she moved. They both apologised claiming it had been a 'joke'. The Wynne Evans Show will launch on June 16.
Leader Live
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wynne Evans returning to radio for ‘amazing community' who ‘supported me'
The 53-year-old announced he had been dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show in May after apologising for using 'inappropriate language' during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The Welsh opera singer said he will present The Wynne Evans Show from next week, live every weekday from 9am to 12pm on the website Evans said of the show: 'This show is for my amazing community – The Wynners – who've supported me through thick and thin. 'After so many messages and calls asking me to come back, I knew I had to do something special. 'This show is my way of giving back – a space where we can come together every morning, share a laugh, play the music we love, and just be ourselves. It's more than a show – it's a proper family.' The programme will be a mix of music, chat and guests hosted by the singer, who is best known for his appearances on the insurance adverts. Earlier this year, he apologised for language that he called 'inappropriate and unacceptable' after The Mail On Sunday reported that Evans was heard making a remark to a woman in a video filmed during the Strictly launch event. It is understood he was given a warning over the remark by tour producers. In January, he 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. 'Apologies to those I won't get to see at the remaining performances and I'm grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.' The singer, who won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef, told the Sun on Sunday earlier this month that the Strictly comment was not sexual or directed at one of the female cast but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He told the paper: '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.' Evans added: '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.' In May, Evans claimed in an interview with the newspaper that he had not seen the apology statement before it was issued, an assertion believed to have been dismissed by the BBC It is understood any statement issued on Evans' behalf by the BBC was fully approved by him, and the singer also posted his own statement on Instagram in which he apologised. During his time on Strictly, there was controversy over footage showing him placing his hand on his professional partner Katya Jones' waist, which she moved. They both apologised claiming it had been a 'joke'. The Wynne Evans Show will launch on June 16.
Powys County Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Wynne Evans returning to radio for ‘amazing community' who ‘supported me'
Wynne Evans has announced he is to return to radio with a new show aimed at his 'amazing community' who he said had 'supported me through thick and thin'. The 53-year-old announced he had been dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show in May after apologising for using 'inappropriate language' during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The Welsh opera singer said he will present The Wynne Evans Show from next week, live every weekday from 9am to 12pm on the website Evans said of the show: 'This show is for my amazing community – The Wynners – who've supported me through thick and thin. 'After so many messages and calls asking me to come back, I knew I had to do something special. 'This show is my way of giving back – a space where we can come together every morning, share a laugh, play the music we love, and just be ourselves. It's more than a show – it's a proper family.' The programme will be a mix of music, chat and guests hosted by the singer, who is best known for his appearances on the insurance adverts. Earlier this year, he apologised for language that he called 'inappropriate and unacceptable' after The Mail On Sunday reported that Evans was heard making a remark to a woman in a video filmed during the Strictly launch event. It is understood he was given a warning over the remark by tour producers. In January, he 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. 'Apologies to those I won't get to see at the remaining performances and I'm grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.' The singer, who won 2023's Celebrity MasterChef, told the Sun on Sunday earlier this month that the Strictly comment was not sexual or directed at one of the female cast but was a nickname for fellow contestant, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. He told the paper: '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.' Evans added: '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.' In May, Evans claimed in an interview with the newspaper that he had not seen the apology statement before it was issued, an assertion believed to have been dismissed by the BBC It is understood any statement issued on Evans' behalf by the BBC was fully approved by him, and the singer also posted his own statement on Instagram in which he apologised. During his time on Strictly, there was controversy over footage showing him placing his hand on his professional partner Katya Jones' waist, which she moved. They both apologised claiming it had been a 'joke'. The Wynne Evans Show will launch on June 16.
