THE exact moment Wynne Evans made his vile sexual comment to Strictly Come Dancing tour host Janette Manrara has now come to light.
The opera singer let slip the shock remark at the start of the Strictly live tour shows before pulling out of the Glasgow performance, citing an ankle injury.
The opera singer, 52, has issued an apology for the distasteful remark which came amid a photocall for the show’s live tour[/caption]
Wynne is no stranger to a Strictly scandal and was accused of ‘groping’ professional partner Katya Jones last year[/caption]
In a new image, Wynne, 52, can be seen giving Janette, 41 – who was a former BBC One show professional until 2021 – a side eye before bursting into a fit of giggles.
His eyebrows are raised as he delivered the crude remark, also caught on a record, which is said to have left the BBC anchor “hanging onto” his day-job.
The BBC Wales presenter was heard suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the derogatory term “spit roast.”
It came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, the Go Compare singer reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when he allegedly made the joke.
An image shows Wynne, wearing a blue top, glancing over his right shoulder at Janette, who can be seen standing next to him gazing at the floor.
He has since issued an apology and told The Mail on Sunday: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
BBC and Strictly Live producers said: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”
Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment.”
Wynne was then spotted brushing off the scandal as he was seen singing on stage – despite being unable to dance.
He shared images of his bruised ankle in a story on Instagram after his injury threw preparations for the live show into chaos.
In a video posted on the social media site on Saturday evening, he said: “Ankle’s getting a bit better, it was great to be able to sing in Glasgow tonight, even if I couldn’t dance, hopefully back tomorrow.
“But watch this space, I’ll let you know in the morning. See how the swelling goes down, and all that kind of stuff, thanks for all the lovely messages, amazing.”
WYNNE’S WOES
Dad of two Wynne is sadly no stranger to a TV scandal.
Wynne previously came under fire in last year’s Strictly series when he was seen groping his dance partner Katya Jones, but they dismissed it as a joke.
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- 2004 – Natasha Kaplinsky
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- 2005 – Darren Gough
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- 2007 – Alesha Dixon
- 2008 – Tom Chambers
- 2009 – Chris Hollins
- 2010 – Kara Tointon
- 2011 – Harry Judd
- 2012 – Louis Smith
- 2013 – Abbey Clancy
- 2014 – Caroline Flack
- 2015 – Jay McGuiness
- 2016 – Ore Oduba
- 2017 – Joe McFadden
- 2018 – Stacey Dooley
- 2019 – Kelvin Fletcher
- 2020 – Bill Bailey
- 2021 – Rose Ayling-Ellis
- 2022 – Hamza Yassin
- 2023 – Ellie Leach
- 2024 – Chris McCausland
He then told how he had been left “heartbroken” over the backlash, which came when he was seen with his hand around professional partner Katya‘s waist.
She was also seen refusing to high-five the singer – sparking rumours of a fall-out.
The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke.”
Despite fans demanding the pair clarify exactly what “the joke” was, the pair did not elaborate further.
He was then accused of making another distasteful remark towards a make-up artist on the long-running reality show.
Now, it is claimed he has been left “hanging onto” his radio job after the rude remark.
PR experts warned the BBC could be forced to “sever ties” with the broadcaster completely.
Brand and culture expert Nick Ede told MailOnline: “I think the BBC will have to tread very carefully with Wynne as his controversial and lewd comments will soon outweigh his popularity and the BBC won’t tolerate this anymore.
“He will hanging on to his position but all eyes will be on him and if he makes another negative move the BBC may have to sever their ties with him.”
Wynne brushed off the scandal as he sung on stage – despite being unable to dance due to an ankle injury[/caption]
Wynne and Katya previously described the ‘grope’ scandal as a ‘joke’[/caption]
PR experts have now suggested Wynne has been left ‘hanging’ onto his BBC radio job due to the latest slip-up[/caption]
