Wynne Evans, the Go Compare star, has been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour following a controversial comment he made about a female presenter. Evans was caught on camera making a lewd remark, using the demeaning term 'spit roast', during a photocall to launch the tour. The BBC has confirmed that Evans will be taking a leave of absence from his BBC Wales radio show.
Wynne Evans ' brother Mark has expressed his 'unwavering support' for the star after it was reported he's been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The Go Compare star, 53, was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts, it emerged on Saturday. An insider has now revealed that bosses have kicked Wynne off the Strictly tour after he was given 'repeated warnings about his behaviour'.
There are 12 dates left on the tour with the cast due to take to the stage in Liverpool tonight with BBC Studios planning to release a statement later today. In a statement posted on X, Mark Llewelyn Evans insisted that his brother has a 'heart of gold' amid the scandal and he's standing by him during a 'challenging time'. He wrote: 'As a brother, I want to express my unwavering support for him during this challenging time.' Wynne Evans' brother Mark has expressed his 'unwavering support' for the star after it was reported he's been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour Mark, a children's book author and baritone performer, added: 'Wynne has a heart of gold and the courage of a lion, paired with a talent that outshines most. His charisma and humour have brought joy to countless people. @BBCRadioWales @BBCTV.' In January the pair were left devastated when they shared the shock news that their brother Huw had passed away. Wynne wrote: 'I’m so sad to say that my gorgeous eldest brother has passed away. My big brother was my hero and my inspiration. 'Huw my darling I will miss you so much and am so glad I got to have you with me all my life.' His brother Huw, who was a barrister, was the oldest of three boys from Carmarthen, South Wales. The BBC have come under fire in recent days to take action after Wynne was caught on camera crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette Manrara, 41, using the hugely demeaning term 'spit roast'. On Monday, Wynne accepted the BBC's offer to take time off from his BBC Wales show, which he has been hosting from regional studios while he has been taking part on the nationwide tour. A source told MailOnline the break was sparked by the furore surrounding his comment, plus the fact he is still mourning his older brother Huw, who died earlier this month, combined with the physical toll of being on the road. The Go Compare star, 53, was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts, it emerged on Saturday In a statement posted on X, Mark Llewelyn Evans insisted that his brother has a 'heart of gold' amid the scandal and he's standing by him during a 'challenging time' In January, both Wynne and Mark were devastated as they shared the shock news that their brother Huw had passed away 'He's had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He's not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone,' an insider has now told The Sun. 'He's had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection. 'He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It's been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.' Wynne's Strictly co-stars stars were said to be rallying around the Welshman on his birthday, after the BBC confirmed he's been granted leave from his radio show. Wynne was comforted by his co-stars on his 53rd birthday on Monday, as they're mindful of his fragile mental health. An insider said: 'Wynne is being supported by his co-stars, they're making a big push to ensure he's ok as they're worried about his mental health. 'He's had a tough few days and with it being his birthday today, they're making a real effort to show he's not alone.' Wynne was also a no-show when the Strictly pros gathered to celebrate his 53rd birthday on Monday. The star was expected to present his radio show on Monday morning, but in a statement, BBC Wales said that comedian Robin Morgan, who has covered for him in the past, will be presenting in his place while he takes some time off. Wynne's gross comment came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour and swiftly earned a rebuke from BBC bosses who told him: 'We will not tolerate such behaviour' In an update on Sunday it was revealed that the presenter was ‘hauled over the coals’ and issued a final warning by bosses for the comment but there were calls for the BBC to take further action. His new BBC travel show with Joanna Page aired on Monday night despite the furore. Ticket holders were stunned to see Wynne return to the stage on Sunday at the Glasgow Hydro for matinee and evening shows, which were hosted by Janette and included performances from her husband. Laura Anne Goldie, 44, from Glasgow told the Mail: ‘It’ll make me feel completely different watching him this evening
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