Strictly Come Dancing's Live Tour was hit with further turmoil after it was revealed Wynne Evans would no longer be a part of it.
The Welsh opera singer, 53, was heard making a demeaning remark to tour host Janette Manrara at a recent photocall during the launch in Birmingham. He later issued an apology for his offensive actions. However, it's since been announced that he's taking a break from the tour, as well as his BBC Radio Wales show.
Now, as the outrage at his actions intensifies, fans have taken to social media to share clips of him on stage at the tour following the remarks as they question why he wasn't removed sooner.
In one clip from a previous show, Wynne is seen on stage one-on-one with Janette. One user posted the footage on TikTok as Wynne joked with the live tour host. They shared their confusion at the scenes, though, captioning the post: "I'm so confused with what's going on? Surely Janette wouldn't feel comfortable doing a 1to1 on the tour? Thoughts?
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PA)The video saw Wynne joking about his low scoring compared to Janette's husband Aljaz Skorjanec. He then joked that he had to share a message with her and told the fans to talk amongst themselves as he told Janette: "Shirley has ripped her gusset. Can you fill?"
Another user also posted a video of the pair on stage together before Wynne belted out a song to entertain the audience in Birmingham. It's now been revealed that he wasn't on stage at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool for the latest show on Tuesday. He was nowhere to be seen as his colleagues left their hotel ahead of the live show after having previously been spotted alongside some co-stars after they turned up in the city recently.
The shared footage comes after Wynne apologised for his actions and after the initial incident took place. "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," he said.
"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."
Following the announcement, professional dancer Katya Jones, 35, whom he had been partnered with on Strictly last year and its subsequent live tour, also shared her reaction to the news. Alongside his statement, Katya wrote on social media: "Let's show humanity and consideration. I will miss you my darling boy."
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