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WYNNE EVANS HAS CONFIRMED HE HAS BEEN AXED BY THE BBC FOLLOWING SCANDALS ON STRICTLY COME DANCING JASMINE ALLDAY TV Reporter and MONDE MWITUMWA TV and Celebrity Reporter 15:01, 30 May 2025
The BBC has parted ways with Wynne Evans following controversies during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The well-known Go Compare figure and broadcaster confirmed his departure from his
radio programme. Wynne Evans became a topic of conversation for several incidents. Footage showed him grabbing dance partner Katya's waist, which she brushed off; he later claimed it
was in jest. Further scrutiny came when he used the phrase 'spit roast' in the presence of Janette Manrara at a Strictly event, though he clarified it was aimed at Jamie Borthwick
and not Janette. Following this remark, he was dropped from the Strictly tour, and then faced backlash over a video where he sent a sex toy to co-star Jamie. Evans has now announced that his
contract with the BBC has not been renewed, leading him to pursue his radio career independently. READ MORE: BBC's Fiona Bruce tells Question Time guest 'hang on' in heated
debateREAD MORE: BGT judge wants 'phenomenal' contestant to win as they snub golden buzzer act In a heartfelt message shared to his Instagram, he expressed gratitude to his
supporters: "My beloved Wynners, 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 shared, reports the Mirror. "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." He went on to say: "But here's what I believe with everything I've got: what we built
cannot end here. So - deep breath - here goes... "We're getting the band back together. The Wynne Evans Show is coming back, live every day from 9am–12pm on a new app, on Alexa and
Google (we don't have to say 'smart speaker' anymore! ) and at www.wynneevansshow.co.uk. "This is our next adventure. And I need you more than ever. We will have great
music, my question of the day, the mystery voice, your soundtrack stories and so much more, because we have each other again." Earlier in January, Wynne had announced he would be taking
a break. He stated 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." At that point, Wynne was also mourning the death of his brother Huw. He
revealed that he discovered the BBC's initial decision to suspend him when his BBC pass ceased to function and had been deactivated without any prior notice. Article continues below A
spokesperson for the BBC said: “Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC. He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with
him”.