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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."
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wynne Evans speaks out on ‘forgiveness' in hint about controversial BBC show moments
Opera singer Wynne Evans has admitted he lives by the mantra: "Better to seek forgiveness than permission", which was a philosophy his late mother also lived by. In a December interview on the Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? podcast, the Strictly star hinted at his tendency to be outspoken on his BBC Radio Wales show, while reflecting on his mother Liz's bold efforts to save an old cinema in Wales. Wynne, who has found himself embroiled in controversy in recent days after issuing an apology for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" sexualised remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch, admitted he often feels the need to say sorry for comments he has made on-air. READ MORE: Wynne Evans names Strictly Come Dancing 'tour bestie' and it's not who you think READ MORE: He was sitting in the barber's chair trying to disguise himself when his crimes caught up with him He began the story by explaining: "My mother was a bit like me now, I always say it's better to seek forgiveness than permission. On my show, I wish I could do a weekly apology just to cover everything that I've said in the last week, no matter what it is. "Anyway, she just moved into the theatre, it's a derelict theatre, she just moved in there, and she took my father and they transformed this derelict building into the second biggest theatre in Wales." Liz ended up charming Hollywood mogul Steven Spielberg into helping her rescue the cinema from being demolished and replaced by a shopping centre, by holding the 1993 premiere of his hit movie Jurassic Park in Carmarthen's Lyric Theatre. Wynne, who is best known as Gio Compario from the GoCompare adverts, previously said: "Mum was a bit of a maverick. I thought at the time she was just an eccentric. But she was an inspiring person who didn't take no for an answer." Liz's story was made into 2022 film, Save The Cinema, starring an all-star British cast led by Samantha Morton. Meanwhile, BBC Wales has confirmed that Wynne will be "taking time off" from presenting his radio show. It comes after the performer said language he used at the Birmingham Arena earlier this month, while the group of dancers and their celebrity partners prepared for a photo on stage, was "inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise". A spokesperson for the Strictly Live Tour and BBC Studios said they had informed the singer that they "do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour". They also added they were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints at the time. Wynne will be appearing on BBC show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea alongside his close friend, Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, this evening. The programme will follow the stars as they travel along the south Wales coastline. Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea airs tonight at 8.30pm on BBC One.
Telegraph
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Wynne Evans ‘taking time off' BBC radio show after making crude sexual remark
Wynne Evans has stepped away from his BBC radio programme after making an 'inappropriate and unacceptable' remark towards a Evans, the opera singer and star of the Go Compare adverts, was caught on camera appearing to use the term 'spit roast' in reference to The incident happened during a photocall for the tour in Birmingham, as Ms Manrara stood between Evans and Evans hosts a daily mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Wales, but has been replaced by Robin Morgan, another presenter. A BBC spokesman said: 'Wynne is taking some time off from his show on Radio Wales.' The corporation refused to give a date for Evans' return or to say if he had been formally suspended. In an apology, issued after the Mail on Sunday published the video last week, Evans said: 'My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.' A spokesperson for the tour, which is 'We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour.' 'Ankle injury' Evans was due to host the show last Friday but was replaced and has not appeared since. He pulled out of Saturday's tour date in Glasgow, citing an ankle injury. This is not the first time that the 53-year-old has found himself in the spotlight over alleged inappropriate behaviour. During the BBC One series last year, viewers noticed his dance partner, Katya Jones, The pair laughed off the incident, with Jones insisting that it was a 'silly joke'. Ms Manrara is married to Aljaz Skorjanec, one of Strictly's professional dancers. He is also on the tour and was standing close to Ms Manrara and Evans when the remark was made at the photocall. Despite Evans stepping away from his radio show, viewers will see him on BBC One on Monday night in the launch episode of his new series, Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea, in which he explores the Welsh coast with Joanna Page, the Gavin and Stacey actress.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wynne Evans 'taking time off' BBC Radio Wales show
Broadcaster Wynne Evans will be "taking time off" from presenting his show on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Wales has confirmed. It follows controversy around Evans' behaviour as he apologised for what he called an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch earlier this month. The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group of dancers and their celebrity partners prepared for a photo on stage. BBC Wales refused to comment on whether Evans had voluntarily taken leave from his programme on Monday or if he had been asked not to present. Evans starred in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Katya Jones last year, becoming the eighth pair to be voted out of the competition. He is now taking part in the series tour across the UK, with the last of the 30 performances scheduled for 9 February. The presenter did not dance during Saturday's show in Glasgow because of an ankle injury, though he did sing. But a representative for the Strictly live tour confirmed Evans would continue to take part, including at the next show on Tuesday in Liverpool. In a statement issued to BBC News on Sunday, Evans said his language was "inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise". Wynne Evans apologises for 'inappropriate' comment at Strictly tour Wynne hits out at media 'lies' after Strictly exit Strictly's Wynne heartbroken over 'stupid joke' Evans was expected to present his BBC Radio Wales show on Monday morning, but in a statement, BBC Wales said that comedian Robin Morgan, who has covered for Evans in the past, will be presenting in Evans' place while he takes some time off. A spokesperson for the Strictly Live Tour and BBC Studios said they had made it very clear to Evans that they "do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour". They added they were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints. The Welsh opera star has previously faced criticism for "awkward moments" with professional dance partner Jones during last year's Strictly Come Dancing series. But both Jones and Evans insisted the incidents - where Jones looked to decline a high-five from Evans and appeared to move Evans' hand from her waist - were part of a "running joke" between the pair. Evans is most widely known for starring in adverts for from 2009. The tenor is also featuring in the BBC series Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea with actress Joanna Page, which is being released on Monday. Professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima left Strictly Come Dancing last year following allegations about their behaviour towards their dance partners. The BBC apologised to actress Amanda Abbington about Pernice's behaviour during the 2023 series of the show and upheld her complaints accusing him of verbal bullying and harassment. The BBC announced new welfare measures for Strictly last July, including introducing chaperones in all rehearsal rooms, adding two new welfare producers and providing additional training for the professional dancers, production team and crew. Last year's series was won by comedian Chris McCausland, Strictly's first blind contestant, who was paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wynne Evans apologises for 'inappropriate' comment at Strictly tour
Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans has apologised for making what he described as an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment to his fellow stars during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch earlier this month. A Mail on Sunday reporter recorded Evans, 52, making the remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group prepared for a photo on stage. "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise," Evans told BBC News in a statement. A spokesperson for the Strictly Live Tour and BBC Studios said: "We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour." "We were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints," the spokesperson added. Evans starred in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Katya Jones last year. He's now taking part in the series tour across the UK, with the last of the 30 performances scheduled for 9 February. The BBC Radio Wales presenter did not dance during Saturday's show in Glasgow because of an ankle injury, through he did sing. He said in a video on Instagram that he hoped to return to dancing on Sunday night. Evans' behaviour during the show attracted attention from viewers over what some described as awkward incidents. This included Jones appearing to turn down a high-five from Evans and move his hand from her waist during an episode in October. The duo later said the high-five moment was a "running joke" between them, while Jones said it was "complete nonsense" that Evans' hand on her waist "made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way". Professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima left the show last year following allegations about their behaviour towards their dance partners. The BBC apologised to actress Amanda Abbington about Pernice's behaviour during the 2023 series of the show and upheld her complaints accusing him of verbal bullying and harassment. The BBC announced new welfare measures for Strictly last July, including introducing chaperones in all rehearsal rooms, adding two new welfare producers and providing additional training for the professional dancers, production team and crew. Last year's series was won by comedian Chris McCausland, Strictly's first blind contestant, who was paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell. Evans is most widely known for starring in adverts for from 2009. The tenor is also a presenter for BBC Radio Wales and is featuring in the BBC series Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea with actress Joanna Page, which is being released on Monday. Wynne hits out at media 'lies' after Strictly exit BBC presenter Wynne Evans latest to leave Strictly Wynne addresses Strictly 'running joke' after exit Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner Strictly winner Chris McCausland crowned in glitzy live final
