**Wynne Evans Announces Radio Comeback Following BBC Departure after Strictly Controversy**
Opera singer and radio personality Wynne Evans is preparing to make a notable return to the airwaves with a brand new radio programme, following his departure from BBC Radio Wales amid controversy earlier this year. The 53-year-old, known to many as the exuberant face of the Go.Compare insurance adverts, has revealed plans to launch his own show, reaching out directly to his dedicated community of fans.
Mr Evans stepped back from his long-running BBC Radio Wales show in May, after he publicly apologised for making what he described as “inappropriate language” during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. This incident led to the BBC dropping Evans from his presenting role, marking a sudden pause in his broadcasting career.
However, the Welsh entertainer is now turning over a new leaf. Beginning next week, Evans will present “The Wynne Evans Show,” broadcasting live each weekday morning from 9am until noon. The show is set to air exclusively on the wynneevansshow.com website, allowing him to reconnect with his followers, whom he affectionately calls ‘The Wynners.’
In a statement about his radio comeback, Evans expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have stood by him: “This show is for my amazing community – The Wynners – who’ve supported me through thick and thin,” he said. “After so many messages and calls asking me to come back, I knew I had to do something special. This show is my way of giving back – a space where we can come together every morning, share a laugh, play the music we love, and just be ourselves. It’s more than a show – it’s a proper family.”
The format of the new programme promises a blend of music, light-hearted conversation, and special guests – a familiar formula to Evans’ loyal listeners. The host’s return to radio comes not just as a continuation of his career but as a rehabilitation of public trust, following a turbulent period after the Strictly tour incident.
Earlier this year, Evans admitted using language that “was inappropriate and unacceptable,” following a Mail on Sunday report that he had made a questionable remark to a woman during an event recorded on video. The remark reportedly led tour producers to issue Evans with a warning. In January, Evans took the decision to pause his public commitments, stating, “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 am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.”
Further explanation surrounding the incident came to light when Evans spoke to The Sun on Sunday earlier this month. He claimed the comment attributed to him was a nickname used among fellow contestants, specifically EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, rather than something directed inappropriately towards a female colleague. “I’m not a bad guy, I’m not a misogynist, I’m not any of these things,” Evans told the newspaper, also expressing surprise at the way his apology was publicised.
Despite his assertions, the BBC maintained that any statements released on his behalf were fully approved by Evans, and that the singer himself had shared an apology on his Instagram account. This dispute over the narrative highlighted the complexities often faced by public figures when navigating controversies.
The Strictly saga included an additional controversy when footage circulated showing Evans briefly placing his hand on professional dance partner Katya Jones’ waist, a gesture both later described as a misunderstood joke, for which mutual apologies were issued.
Now, as Wynne Evans prepares to step back behind the microphone, his new show could represent a fresh start. With the debut of The Wynne Evans Show scheduled for 16 June, fans will soon have the chance to reconnect with the familiar voice of the Welsh tenor, while Evans attempts to chart a new chapter in his radio career. Whether his community will continue to “support him through thick and thin” may soon be put to the test as he returns to the public spotlight.