Wynne Evans says Strictly told him ‘don’t trust anyone’ in shock statement

Wynne Evans says Strictly told him ‘don’t trust anyone’ in shock statement

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Opera singer Wynne Evans of Wales has criticized Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One, claiming it is “fundamentally flawed in its duty of care.” The 53-year-old tenor, who is well known for his Go. appearances In addition to professional dancer Katya Jones, Katya Jones and other similar insurance ads appeared in the 20th anniversary season of the well-known dance show.

After apologizing for using “inappropriate language” during the Strictly tour, Evans revealed he had been fired by the BBC and would no longer host on BBC Radio Wales.

His apology came after he allegedly made a sexual joke toward Janette Manrara, one of the other professional dancers, according to a report from the Mail On Sunday in January.

What it feels like to see pictures of Strictly, Evans wrote in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the Strictly professionals. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve made mistakes. Despite being imperfect in every way, the Daily Mail still makes mistakes.

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Wynne Evans shared this photo via his social media accounts (wynneevans/Instagram).

Evans claimed that the BBC had “lied and lied to a degree to absolve itself of any wrongdoing,” and that this was his “hardest part.”

One thing they truly care about is protecting themselves and their jobs and Ratings, he continued, “people come second from my dealings right at the very top with (BBC director-general) Tim Davie, through BBC Wales and the HR department.

I anticipated a magical experience when I first entered the Strictly rehearsal room. And it was right away. But the first thing I was told was, “Don’t trust anyone in this room, not even me.” ‘”.

That really hit me. Although I occasionally sail close to the line, I’ve always had my heart on my sleeve, so I never feel bad about what I do. I had no idea how people would go about protecting their personal and BBC brands at all costs.

Evans claimed in his statement that the HR department “fabricated facts, invented files and dates, and produced an account of events that was illogical.”

I didn’t even see or consent to the statements made in my name. He said, “My voice was taken away. Evans had previously stated that he had never authorized the apology he offered for the BBC’s January statement.

A BBC spokesperson said at the time that Wynne had fully accepted the apology made on his behalf by the Strictly Come Dancing Tour PR representative on Saturday January 25.

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In his emotional post, the opera singer made reference to suicidal ideas.

Evans also revealed in his Tuesday post that “Tim Davie publicly promised that the BBC would safeguard those who participated in Strictly.” As I battled to save my own life while sat in a psychiatrist’s office close to the BBC, staring out the window at the building, I thought about that promise. I was so close to the edge that.

“I’m not blaming myself for my mistakes, as I did when I wrote this,” I said. The system is malfunctioning, so I’m writing it. Strictly’s duty of care is now fundamentally flawed. While people’s well-being is in jeopardy, it can continue because of ratings.

Giovanni Pernice, a former Strictly dancer, was accused of bullying and harassment by his ex-dance partner Amanda Abbington in a report released in 2024 by the BBC.

The broadcaster took a number of fresh measures to improve welfare, including upholding some, but not all, of the complaints. This included having a chaperone with you “at all times” during rehearsals in the training room.

Evans has participated in The Phantom of the Opera’s 25th anniversary and won Celebrity MasterChef in 2023.

He claimed in May that a comment he made on the Strictly Come Dancing tour was slang for fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick, an EastEnders actor, and wasn’t sexual or directed at one of the female cast members. The Wynne Evans Show, a live weekday internet broadcast, made the singer’s return to radio in June.

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