Strictly's Wynne Evans spotted for the first time since 'unacceptable' remark scandal
Welsh broadcaster Wynne Evans has been spotted for the first time since apologising for an "unacceptable" sexual remark at a Strictly Come Dancing tour launch. On Monday, January 27, the Strictly star was spotted with his dance partner Katya Jones in Liverpool.
It comes after the opera singer and GoCompare advert star, who is currently participating in the UK tour, was caught on camera making an unsuitable remark about his co-stars at the press call for the tour in Birmingham. As reported by Mail on Sunday, Evans was filmed making an offensive sexual comment to Janette Manrara, the tour's host, when she approached the group. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then used the highly demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a crude sexual act. Evans issued an apology and said: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise."
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According to a tour insider who spoke to the Sun, bosses were reportedly satisfied with Evans' apology, reports the Mirror. "As soon as they were alerted to the remarks, tour producers called a meeting with Wynne," the source said.
"He was very apologetic and fully agreed that what he said was inappropriate and unacceptable. He was given a warning and told in no uncertain terms that that kind of language is not tolerated." Sources have reported that Evans was "visibly upset" and "full of remorse" following an incident backstage in Glasgow.
Evans was absent from his BBC Wales radio show on Monday following the apology. The station has said that the opera singer is "taking some time off from his show".
