Radio presenter Wynne Evans steps down from his show amidst controversy
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Wynne Evans, known for his opera singing and hilarious GoCompare commercials, has bid farewell to BBC Radio Wales, having completed his final broadcast after the corporation declined to renew his contract. The 53-year-old born in Carmarthen, West Wales, made the news back in January for inappropriate comments made during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch, which he later apologized for.[1][5]
Since Evans' absence, multiple guest presenters graced the airwaves of his time slot. On Friday, he shared a poignant video on Instagram, thanking his loyal listeners for their warm embrace during his tenure. He remembered the show fondly as a special place where people joined together to laugh, cry, and sing like no one was listening. The bond formed over the airwaves turned them into a family.[2][3]
"Thank you for welcoming me into your homes, your hearts," he said. In the upcoming days, Evans plans to introduce 'The Wynne Evans Show,' accessible through an app, Alexa, Google, and live on the web from 9am to 12pm every day.[1][5]
Last year, Evans and his professional dance partner, Katya Jones, found themselves embroiled in a minor controversy when they apologized for a joke that saw her moving his hand away from her waist on the Strictly Come Dancing show.[1] The BBC denied that Evans is under contract, clarifying that he will not be returning to the station's mid-morning show. However, they have no current plans for further collaborations with him.[2][3]
Insight:Evans' departure marks the end of his career at BBC Radio Wales after nearly a decade of entertaining listeners with his distinct humor and love for singing. However, viewers can look forward to seeing more of their favorite personalities on his upcoming digital radio station, further expanding his broadcasting empire.[1][5]
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- Gerry Adams, former Sinn Fein leader, won a libel case against the BBC, receiving a significant settlement for defamation claims.
- Gary Lineker, legendary footballer and commentator, announced his departure from BBC's Match of the Day.
- Katya Jones, the professional dancer who partnered with Evans on Strictly Come Dancing, participated in a running joke with him, involving declining to high-five her celebrity partners.
Wynne Evans, in his upcoming digital radio show, might discuss the entertainment industry, including celebrbrities and potential laughs from his Strictly Come Dancing experiences. Given the recent shifts in broadcasting, one might wonder if this new platform could lead to a potential reunion with Katya Jones, especially since the BBC has no current plans for further collaborations with him. On the other hand, after Gerry Adams' victory in his libel case against the BBC, it remains to be seen if this development could impact future entertainment programming on the network.
