Wynne Evans' future sealed as Strictly bosses make major decision after vile sex jibe

Opera singer and GoCompare advert star Wynne Evans was filmed making a vile sexual remark about his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars while kicking off the UK tour

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have made a major decision on Wynne Evans' future after his disgusting sexual remark came to light.

The opera singer and GoCompare advert star appeared on the latest series of the BBC dance competition and is currently taking part in the UK tour. However, at the press call for the tour in Birmingham, Evans was caught on camera making an inappropriate comment about his co-stars.

He has since apologised, yet questions remain over his future on the tour as well as with the BBC as Evans hosts a BBC Wales radio show. Evans stood alongside fellow celebrities and Strictly professional dancers as they huddled together for a photo just a few weeks ago.

Evans was recorded making an inappropriate sexual comment to Janette Manrara, who acts as host on the tour, when she walked over to the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]." He then used the hugely demeaning term "spit roast" in reference to a lewd sexual act. In a statement, Evans told the Mirror: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise."

Bosses were reportedly satisfied with Evans' apology. “As soon as they were alerted to the remarks, tour producers called a meeting with Wynne," a tour insider told the Sun. “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."

They claimed Evans was "visibly upset" and "full of remorse" when backstage in Glasgow. The source added that Evans likes to crack a joke and "on this occasion he just didn’t think and overstepped the mark". He is reportedly receiving mental health support. It is not the first time Evans has come under fire for his behaviour. During the BBC show, Evans was slammed as he appeared to inappropriately touch his professional dance partner Katya Jones live on TV. Amid backlash, the pair claimed it was an "inside joke" and Katya defended Evans.

Evans had also found himself at the centre of drama after a "vulgar" joke he reportedly made behind-the-scenes was "leaked". The opera singer claimed his double chin resembled a vagina as he got his make-up done backstage. Some Strictly fans failed to buy the apology and explanation for the 'grope' incident and called the singer's actions inappropriate.

It made Katya and Wynne even more determined to squash the backlash and interrupted their appearance on spin-off show It Takes Two. Katya said: "Sorry Fleur [East], sorry, I will get onto dancing I promise but can I please first get something out of the way that I feel like overshadowed our performance for absolutely no reason and quite frankly, actually, I can't bare sitting here watching this man [Wynne] being portrayed as someone he's not.

"In fact, it couldn't be further away from the truth so I have to make this absolutely clear that this whole incident with the hand and the high five on Saturday night it was an inside joke between Wynne and I. Was it a silly joke? Yes! Was it a bad joke? Yes!" Wynne interjected: "Yeah and I've watched it back, I can see how people may have misinterpreted it."

Katya added: "Yeah but however, it was a joke and even the idea that it made me feel 'uncomfortable' or 'offended' in anyway is total nonsense. Those that have doubts, you guys have it got wrong! So hopefully this will be the end of it. You [Wynne] just keep making me smile, please!"

The Mirror has contacted the Strictly Tour for comment.

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