BBC pressure mounts to pull Wynne Evans new show after | UK News

Strictly star Wynne Evans has been hit by a recent scandal on tour. The Welsh opera singer is set to star in a new BBC show, alongside Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page – All At Sea.

However, footage has emerged from the beginning of the Strictly reside tour reveals as Wynne delivered a crude comment which was additionally caught on a document. The BBC Wales presenter was allegedly heard suggesting a threesome utilizing the derogatory time period “spit roast.”

Wynne has since issued an apology and instructed The Mail on Sunday: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

BBC and Strictly Live producers stated: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”

It comes as Wynne introduced that he’s engaged on a new BBC show. Seemingly unbothered by the latest scandal, he posted to Instagram to share the announcement of his profession transfer.

In what appears to be an attempt to seem all is properly, the singer uploaded a a promotional clip alongside Welsh star Joanna Page on Sunday. The Go Compare common wrote: “Can’t wait for Wynne and Joanna All At Sea coming to BBC1 in January 2025 @iamjoannapage my favourite person ever.”

Wynne additionally shared a trailer for the new show to his Instagram Stories. It confirmed the co-stars laughing and joking as they explored the Welsh shoreline.

The 52-year-old is no stranger to a scandal as he hit headlines for the mistaken causes whereas showing on Strictly. He was compelled to problem an apology after an “inside joke” went mistaken with skilled dancer Katya Jones – with them each sharing a video explaining what had supposedly occurred.

Live on air, the dancer was noticed refusing to high-five the singer – sparking rumours of a fallout with followers sharing their concern online. It got here after she regarded awkward whereas he had his hand round her waist reside on TV, and he or she appeared to object to his positioning as she moved his hand away.

Despite followers demanding the pair make clear precisely what “the joke” was, the pair didn’t elaborate additional and later apologised.

With the newest scandal unfolding, PR specialists have warned that the BBC could possibly be compelled to “sever ties” with the broadcaster utterly.

Brand and tradition professional Nick Ede instructed MailOn-line: “I think the BBC will have to tread very carefully with Wynne as his controversial and lewd comments will soon outweigh his popularity and the BBC won’t tolerate this anymore.

“He will hanging on to his place however all eyes shall be on him and if he makes one other detrimental transfer the BBC could have to sever their ties with him.”

Express.co.uk have contacted BBC for remark.