KATYA Jones has issued a fresh message asking fans to show “humanity” towards shamed Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans amid fears for his mental health.
The opera singer, 52, was axed from Strictly’s live concert dates after his sexual jibe towards former BBC One show pro Janette Manrara, 41 – which was caught on both film and camera.
Katya Jones has again spoken out on Wynne Evans’ Strictly Come Dancing exit – asking fans to ‘show humanity’[/caption]
The BBC One show pro took to her Instagram Stories to re-post Wynne’s statement and add her own comments[/caption]
It came amid fears for the opera singer’s mental health after it was reported he was fighting to save his career[/caption]
It then emerged how Wynne is fighting to save his Go Compare job and BBC travel show amid concern for his wellbeing in general.
On Tuesday, Wynne broke his silence on being booted off the tour and told fans: “I am deeply sorry.”
Yet he faced a backlash from some fans and TV shows, including being branded a “nutter” by ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly on her Lorraine show.
In an attempt to temper public opinion, Katya, 35 – who was Wynne’s dance partner through the 2024 Strictly season and for the live tour – re-posted his tour exit statement to her Instagram Stories.
The professional dancer then added the words: “Lets show humanity and consideration.”
In another text box Katya – who had already broken her silence on his tour exit – then put: “I will miss you my darling boy.”
The Sun then exclusively told how the Russian risks the wrath of show bosses for breaking ranks to support Wynne.
CRUDE COMMENT
The BBC Radio Wales anchor let slip the shock remark at the start of the Strictly live tour shows before pulling out of the Glasgow performance, citing an ankle injury.
He was heard suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the derogatory term “spit roast.”
It came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, when the Go Compare singer reportedly made a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when he allegedly made the joke.
BBC and Strictly Live producers said: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”
At the time, Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment.”
Wynne was then spotted brushing off the scandal as he was seen singing on stage – despite being unable to dance.
Yet after bosses kicked him off the tour, he issued his own statement to apologise.
Wynne Evans’ Strictly scandals
‘Grope’
Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.
Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.
In joke
They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.
The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.
Crude joke
Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.
Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.
A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”
Vile comment
Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.
His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.
He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.
Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
Wynne apologised for his conduct in a statement on Tuesday and said: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’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.”
Dad of two Wynne is sadly no stranger to a TV scandal.
Wynne previously came under fire in last year’s Strictly series when he was seen groping his dance partner Katya Jones, but they dismissed it as a joke.
He was previously forced to apologise for ‘groping’ his dance partner – with the pair saying the mishap was a ‘joke’[/caption]
Katya, 35, told how she will ‘miss’ Wynne on tour[/caption]
He is now battling to save his career after the scandal[/caption]
