Wynne Evans, a former Strictly Come Dancing star, left his live show and radio show earlier this year, and the BBC has since confirmed it has no plans to renew his travel show.
The BBC has confirmed that it has “no plans” to renew a show that featured Wynne Evans after his exit from the Strictly Come Dancing tour and his radio show. It’s been suggested that it has now cut its last remaining ties with him.
Following several scandals during his time on Strictly last year and its subsequent tour, it was announced last month that Wynne, 53, would not be returning to his BBC Radio Wales show. A spokesperson for the BBC shared at the time that there were also “no plans” to work with the presenter.
It’s now been specifically confirmed that TV show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea isn’t set to return after one series. The six-part project, which launched on BBC One in January, saw Wynne and Joanna Page, 48, sail along the southern coast of Wales from the capital city Cardiff to St Davids.
The first series of Wynne’s show with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna ended in February. After previously saying it had no plans to work with him, a spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror tonight that there are “no plans” for a second series.
The travel show’s cancellation, according to a source, “marks the end” of a relationship between Wynne and the broadcaster.” He added that he is currently without any TV or radio projects with them.
There was always a “huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second series,” the source said. The BBC has only just announced that it won’t be returning in a public manner. It effectively signals the end of their relationship, according to them, “because Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb.”
Wynne competed on Strictly last year with Katya Jones, 36, as his dance partner. They apologised whilst on the show for what he described as them “messing around,” including over a scene of him with his hand on Katya’s waist.
Then, whilst on the tour earlier this year, it was reported that he had apologised for using “inappropriate and unacceptable” language amid reports that he used the term ‘spit roast’ to host Janette Manrara, 41, at a photocall. Wynne has since insisted that it was instead part of a nickname for co-star Jamie Borthwick, 31, and “wasn’t meant sexually”.
Wynne subsequently left the tour and his radio show though after the scandal broke in January. As reported at the time, he said in a statement then: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’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 regret deeply for the suffering my inadvertent actions have caused, and I intend to revisit this situation for reflection. I’m sorry to those who won’t be able to see the remaining performances, and I’m appreciative of my fellow tour members’ continued support.
He made a more recent announcement last month that he wouldn’t be returning to his BBC Radio show after a month of absence. Wynne stated to his fans that the Wynne Evans Show would be broadcast somewhere else.
From the depths of my heart, he said, “Thank you very much.” Your love has been the source of light during my darkest days over the past few months. You stood by me through more than you could have imagined, in every message, in every word of encouragement, in every moment.
He declared to his audience, “It breaks my heart to know that the BBC has decided not to renew my contract, preventing me from returning to my radio show.” I’m devastated. That program was more than just work; it was home. We were it. We sang while pretending no one was listening as we laughed, cried, and sang. And we eventually became a family through the airwaves. I appreciate you letting me into your homes. into your souls.
In a statement at the time, the BBC said: “Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC.” The spokesperson added: “He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him.”
Source: Mirror
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