Huge blow for Wynne Evans as it’s revealed Strictly star is facing two more claims over ‘inappropriate’ language
THE BBC is probing two more allegations against Wynne Evans over claims he used “inappropriate” language in a workplace.
Opera singer Evans, 53, the Strictly tour and his BBC radio show on Tuesday over a “joke” about a “spit-roast”.
The crude comment, caught on camera, was made about professional dancer Janette Manrara.
A source said the BBC had been told since of two other times concerns were raised about his choice of words.
One was on his BBC Wales radio show and the other during filming for his new BBC One travel show Wynne & Joanna: All At Sea.
Another said the tenor had been “warned repeatedly” about his use of language on Strictly and the tour.
They said: “On Strictly he made jokes about at least two very graphic sexual positions and said the folds on his chin resembled a vagina.”
Evans said on Tuesday that he was sorry for the “pain” his “inappropriate actions” had caused.
He said he was taking “time for self-reflection”.
The BBC said last night that it did not comment on individuals but had “robust processes” to handle serious concerns that are raised.
A spokeswoman said: “Any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.”
Evans, who is backed by his Strictly co-stars, is understood to be at home in Wales.
He has hired a PR expert amid fears his lucrative Go Compare contract is at risk.