WYNNE Evans has reportedly been axed from his lucrative GoCompare advert deal.
The opera singer, 53, was sacked from the Strictly tour amid accusations he used inappropriate language to pro dancer Janette Manrara.
Evans dismissed it as an “in-joke” that tour colleagues were in on, and has hired a lawyers to clear his name.
Now he is said to have been dropped from any future work with the comparison site.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: “The whole ordeal has been a real headache for GoCompare.
“It’s been a tough decision for them because Wynne is undeniably a major part of their branding.
“It’s also been tricky to even have him in the current ads, so it’s best not to have him filming for the next ones.”
Evans was also suspended from his BBC Radio Wales show following accusations he used inappropriate language.
A friend recently revealed Evans will take a 30-page defence dossier into showdown talks with the BBC.
A source said: “As far as Wynne is concerned, he has been wronged.
“He understands the language he used was not appropriate but it’s all been taken so out of context.
“Wynne has got a legal team in his corner and he has a 30-odd page dossier which he thinks will help his case.
“He absolutely loves his job on BBC Radio Wales and having to step back from it in the wake of his [Strictly] dismissal was heartbreaking.”
A friend said: “This has hit Wynne hard. His Radio Wales job means so much to him and he will fight to keep his role there.
“The listeners love him, and they’ve even made social media pages supporting him.”
Insiders say Wynne, who has been supported by girlfriend Liz Brookes, also felt he had been “knifed” by some Strictly co-stars who he said understood the context of his comment to Janette.
