Strictly bosses make major decision on Wynne Evans’ future after star made controversial sex joke on tour
STRICTLY Live Tour bosses hauled contestant Wynne Evans over the coals for a crude remark about co-star Janette Manrara — but stopped short of firing him.
Wynne, 52, made a joke using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’ during a tour photocall in Birmingham earlier this month.
The comment, referring to Janette and their tour co-star, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, was caught on camera and published online on Saturday night.
That evening Wynne, also famed as the Go Compare ads singer, pulled out of a tour performance in Glasgow, claiming he had an ankle injury.
He later released a statement saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
We can reveal bosses were satisfied with his acknowledging the gaffe and quickly saying sorry.
A tour insider said: “As soon as they were alerted to the remarks, tour producers called a meeting with Wynne.
“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.
“He’s clearly very visibly upset, devastated and full of remorse backstage in Glasgow.”
“Wynne is a very popular member of the tour.
“He has become great friends with many of the cast and crew.
“He’s always trying to keep people happy with a laugh or a joke, but on this occasion he just didn’t think and overstepped the mark.
“But everyone knows he’s not a bad person and that he meant no offence.
“Now people are checking in on him seeing if his mental health is OK”.
Welsh star Wynne sparked controversy in the last series for appearing to touch pro partner Katya Jones inappropriately on live TV.
He called it an “in-joke” and Katya later defended him on TV and social media.