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South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Wynne Evans becomes partner in new west Wales restaurant
Recently axed from the BBC following his Strictly Come Dancing 'inappropriate language' controversy, Wynne, 53, is capitalising on his Celebrity MasterChef success of 2023 to showcase his culinary skills in his birthplace town. He's become a partner in The Welsh House in Carmarthen, a recently-opened restaurant and bar focusing on Welsh cuisine and hospitality. Wynne has been a supporter of The Welsh House ever since it opened in Carmarthen last October. (Image: The Welsh House) It will also be the headquarters of his new independent radio show, which launched last month. Wynne has close links with Pembrokeshire, and recently was welcomed to the 50th anniversary celebrations of Tenby Male Choir, of which he is president. This coming September, he is set to take to the stage at the 25th Narberth Food Festival as the headline guest chef. The establishment will get a name-change to 'The Welsh House by Wynne' and the renowned opera singer promises he'll be serving up MasterChef dishes on the menu. Announcing the new partnership, The Welsh House – which also has branches in Cardiff, Swansea and Neath - said: 'We're thrilled to welcome Wynne Evans, iconic Welsh opera singer, presenter and Go Compare legend as a new partner in our Carmarthen family! Wynne was the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef champion in 2023. (Image: Wynne Evans) 'A proud local and passionate champion of Welsh food, drink and culture, Wynne brings unmatched energy and love for the town to help us create something truly special. Big things are coming….' Wynne took to his Instagram account for a video outside the restaurant on the former Frankie and Benny's site in Carmarthen's St Catherine's Walk where he commented: 'This is my hometown of Carmarthen. It is ever-changing. And one thing that is changing is The Welsh House. It's going to become The Welsh House by Wynne. 'Big things are coming...' (Image: Instagram/Wynne Evans) 'I promise you it will have MasterChef dishes on the menu, it's going to have a fabulous warm welcome and I want you to come and see me, OK? It's going to be the home of the radio show too. So I'll see you soon. I'd better get cooking.'
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Wynne Evans becomes partner in new west Wales restaurant
Recently axed from the BBC following his Strictly Come Dancing 'inappropriate language' controversy, Wynne, 53, is capitalising on his Celebrity MasterChef success of 2023 to showcase his culinary skills in his birthplace town. He's become a partner in The Welsh House in Carmarthen, a recently-opened restaurant and bar focusing on Welsh cuisine and hospitality. Wynne has been a supporter of The Welsh House ever since it opened in Carmarthen last October. (Image: The Welsh House) It will also be the headquarters of his new independent radio show, which launched last month. Wynne has close links with Pembrokeshire, and recently was welcomed to the 50th anniversary celebrations of Tenby Male Choir, of which he is president. This coming September, he is set to take to the stage at the 25th Narberth Food Festival as the headline guest chef. The establishment will get a name-change to 'The Welsh House by Wynne' and the renowned opera singer promises he'll be serving up MasterChef dishes on the menu. Announcing the new partnership, The Welsh House – which also has branches in Cardiff, Swansea and Neath - said: 'We're thrilled to welcome Wynne Evans, iconic Welsh opera singer, presenter and Go Compare legend as a new partner in our Carmarthen family! Wynne was the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef champion in 2023. (Image: Wynne Evans) 'A proud local and passionate champion of Welsh food, drink and culture, Wynne brings unmatched energy and love for the town to help us create something truly special. Big things are coming….' Wynne took to his Instagram account for a video outside the restaurant on the former Frankie and Benny's site in Carmarthen's St Catherine's Walk where he commented: 'This is my hometown of Carmarthen. It is ever-changing. And one thing that is changing is The Welsh House. It's going to become The Welsh House by Wynne. 'Big things are coming...' (Image: Instagram/Wynne Evans) 'I promise you it will have MasterChef dishes on the menu, it's going to have a fabulous warm welcome and I want you to come and see me, OK? It's going to be the home of the radio show too. So I'll see you soon. I'd better get cooking.'
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wynne Evans promises 'big things are coming' after BBC axe
Wynne Evans promises 'big things are coming' after BBC axe The opera singer has promised "MasterChef dishes" at his new West Wales restaurant After recently being axed by the BBC, Wynne has taken on some new projects including his own restaurant. (Image: Western Mail ) Former Celebrity MasterChef winner, Strictly contestant and opera singer Wynne Evans has announced a new food based venture in his hometown of Carmarthen. The announcement came to social media following Wynne's recent move from the BBC after using "inappropriate language" during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. He has recently started his own radio show from the comfort of his own home and now he will be taking on The Welsh House in Carmarthen. The singer has been a loyal customer to the establishment since they opened in 2024 and now he will be playing a vital role in restaurant "by Wynne". In a video posted to Instagram Wynne said, "This is my hometown of Carmarthen I was born in that street there", before pointing to the street. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . He continued: "Carmarthen is everchanging and if there is one thing that is changing, it's the Welsh House. It's going to become the Welsh House by Wynne. I promise you it will have MasterChef dishes on the menu, it's going to have a fabulous warm welcome and I want you to come and see me ok. "It's going to be the home of the radio show as well. So, get in touch with us, make your bookings and I'll see you soon." Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below They shared alongside the video: "BIG NEWS from The Welsh House Carmarthen! We're thrilled to welcome Wynne Evans, iconic Welsh opera singer, presenter, and legend as a new partner in our Carmarthen family! "A proud local and passionate champion of Welsh food, drink, and culture, Wynne brings unmatched energy and love for the town to help us create something truly special. "Big things are coming… The Welsh House by Wynne. " Fans of the singer took to the comments to share the excitement about his new venture. One person said: "That is great news. Well done Wynne." Another added:" Wynne, the rest of this year is all yours! Seize it, savor it and own that crown." However one fan was concerned that the former Strictly star was taking on too much. They said: "Wow, you are certainly doing alot of stuff. Don't bite off more than you can chew,too I wish you all the best.." The news of Wynne's new restaurant adventure comes after years of being a loyal customer, and after thanking the restaurant's General Manager, Jordan who helped save a life at the restaurant. Read more here. The Welsh House posted on June 12: "We're incredibly proud of our General Manager, Jordan, whose bravery and quick thinking recently helped save a life right here at @thewelshhousecarmarthen. His calm under pressure and willingness to act in a critical moment is a reflection of the kind of leader and person he is every single day. "To make the moment even more special, local legend @wynneevans stopped by to personally thank Jordan for his incredible act of courage and he didn't come empty-handed. Wynne presented Jordan and the team with thoughtful gifts, including hospitality tickets to cheer on Wales, a well deserved reward for their amazing teamwork. Article continues below "It was a powerful reminder of how strong the bond is between local people, and how acts of kindness and bravery don't go unnoticed in a community like Carmarthen."
Wales Online
18-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Quick-thinking restaurant boss saves customer's life
Quick-thinking restaurant boss saves customer's life He leapt over a toilet door and sprang into action Jordan Harries, general manager of The Welsh House in Carmarthen The actions of a quick-thinking restaurant manager and his staff helped save the life of a diner who had a heart attack. Jordan Harries, general manager of The Welsh House in Carmarthen, was alerted by a staff member that a cubicle in the ladies' toilets was blocked. He went inside to inspect further and discovered that a woman was inside unconscious. An ambulance was called and in the meantime the 28-year-old carried out CPR and later used a defibrillator on the customer until paramedics arrived to take her to hospital for further treatment. Reliving the day Mr Harries said: "A member of staff came to me and said there was something behind a cubicle in the women's toilets but they weren't able to get in to have a look. "I came in and ended up jumping over the top and found there was a woman who was unconscious. "I asked for a member of staff to go and call and ambulance and also to get a relative who was dining with them to ask them some questions. Article continues below "I used to work in a hospital during Covid so I've had some experience. I asked some general questions as to whether the lady had any allergies to try and work out what the issue could be. "At this point the lady was still breathing but unresponsive. "The relative told me there was no allergies or anything and during this time the woman stopped breathing. I commenced with CPR and used a defibrillator, which had been located in St Catherine's Walk. "Within the next few minutes paramedics arrived and worked on the lady. They were probably in there for 45 minutes to an hour and then took her to hospital." Mr Harries, 28, of Tenby, had worked at Folly Farm up until the coronavirus pandemic. He did not want to sit at home or to get furloughed and so got a job in healthcare at Withybush Hospital. He got placed onto the Covid ACDU ward, working to help people who were on ventilators and really unwell, and so he was equipped with skills on what to do in the troubling situation. Thankfully he and his colleagues at the restaurant received good news about the customer's condition some weeks later after the incident on May 5. Mr Harries added: "We didn't hear what had happened for a few weeks. "We had an NHS support representative come in to say that she had heard there had been an incident and to offer me and my team some support and then a friend of the lady who had had the incident actually wrote a review on Google thanking the manager and the team for saving her friend's life so we knew the lady was alive. "She had had a heart attack but had survived. "She has actually been back into the restaurant since for food and to say thank you and drop me off a card. "We've taken some good learning out of this and spoken to a local company in Carmarthen who have offered to give defib training for free to the team. It was a great team effort and to learn she was okay it was a real morale-booster." Having learned what happened opera singer and television personality Wynne Evans visited The Welsh House to personally thank Mr Harries for his courage. As a token of gratitude he presented Mr Harries and his team with hospitality tickets to an upcoming Wales match against Belgium. Jordan Harries with Wynne Evans 'It was an absolute honour to meet Jordan and recognise what he did,' said Wynne. 'In moments of crisis true character shines through and Jordan showed nothing but courage and heart. "But what really struck me is that this wasn't a one-off – Jordan is constantly giving back. "Whether he's mentoring young people, supporting grassroots sport, helping local businesses thrive through workshops, or leading community events he's someone who genuinely puts others first. "He's a real local hero and a perfect example of the kind of community spirit that makes Carmarthen so special.' Operations manager at The Welsh House Alex Budge added: 'Jordan is more than just a manager – he's a role model and a pillar of this community. 'His leadership is defined by integrity, care, and selflessness. "Everyone enjoys working with Jordan. His enthusiasm shines through in everything he does, and it's infectious. "We're immensely proud of what he's done not just in this moment of bravery but every day he shows up with purpose and heart.' Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
