Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has reportedly split up with his girlfriend following his offensive remarks.
The 53-year-old began dating Liz Brookers, 50, early last year. Following his sexual remarks and scandals, it has been reported he split from his girlfriend. "Although she loyally stood by him in public, Liz was humiliated by what happened when he was on Strictly," a source said.
After the breakdown of his marriage to Tanwen, the mother of his two children, back in 2016, he found love again with events manager Liz Brookes, who was previously spotted cheering him on during his Strictly appearances.
However, the GoCompare advert star and Welsh opera singer has been under fire in recent days after it was revealed he made a hugely demeaning swipe at tour host, Janette Manrara during the launch in Birmingham. He later issued a grovelling apology but it appears that this was the last straw for the 53-year-old.
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Katya Jones/Instagram)When Janette walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before he added: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." The star then used the vile term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act. In a statement, he told the Mirror: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise."
A source recently claimed Wynne and his girlfriend split up, revealing it was 'difficult for Liz' to watch 'gropegate' happen on social media after he reportedly developed a 'particularly close relationship with Katya'. The source said Liz always 'knew he was old school' and 'liked that he was rough around the edges'.
Speaking to The Sun, the insider claimed: "It's not clear exactly when they split, but friends say that when his latest lewd gaffe was revealed at the Strictly Live Tour launch she was relieved they were no longer together."
Earlier tonight, Wynne confirmed the axe and agreed with the BBC to “take some time out” from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour “to prioritise my wellbeing”. He said in a statement: “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 they have given me.”
The Mirror have reached out to Wynne's reps for comment.
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