WYNNE Evans has patched things up with girlfriend Liz Brookes after his Strictly sacking.
Their relationship suffered following the opera singer’s exit from the live tour and his BBC Wales radio show.
Wynne was accused of ‘groping’ pro partner Katya Jones during Strictly, but the pair later insisted it was a joke[/caption]
But insiders said Liz is backing his decision to take legal action against the BBC after it axed Wynne, 53, over a sexual comment.
A source told The Sun: “Wynne’s departure from the tour and his radio show was a really tough time for him and it put his relationship with Liz under strain.
“They have now reconnected and Liz is completely supporting Wynne.
“She is back in his house in Wales and they are very much a couple. These past few weeks have been hell for Wynne but to have Liz by his side has made all the difference.”
Yesterday The Sun reported that Wynne — the face of insurance comparison website Go Compare — was set to take the BBC to a tribunal.
He was dismissed last month after making a comment about a “spit-roast” during the Strictly tour’s press launch in Birmingham. Friends insist the remark was misconstrued.
Execs at Go Compare are said to have since held crisis meetings about the star, who they pay around £200,000 a year.
One pal said: “Wynne feels he has been treated unfairly and won’t go down without a fight.
“As well as an unfair dismissal, Wynne thinks he has a case for loss of earnings, as well as a potential breach of contract.”
Wynne was also accused of “groping” pro partner Katya Jones, 35, during last year’s Strictly series. The pair later insisted it was a joke.
Wynne was sacked last month after making a comment about a ‘spit-roast’ during the Strictly tour’s press launch in Birmingham[/caption]
Wynne Evans’ Strictly scandals
‘Grope’
Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.
Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.
In joke
They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.
The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.
Crude joke
Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.
Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.
A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”
Vile comment
Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.
His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.
He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.
Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
