Katya Jones supports Wynne Evans with new post despite his vile sexual comments about Strictly’s Janette Manrara
STRICTLY’S Katya Jones has publicly supported Wynne Evans after his vile sexual comments about their co-star Janette Manrara.
The opera singer let slip the shock remark at the start of the Strictly live tour shows before pulling out of the Glasgow performance, citing an ankle injury.
BBC Wales presenter Wynne, 52, is thought to be “hanging onto” his day-job after last night being heard suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the derogatory term “spit roast.”
Despite this Katya, 35 – who was partnered with Wynne for the most recent series of Strictly – has taken to Instagram to share a cosy snap with him.
The photo was originally shared by Tasha Ghouri, showing her at the pub with Wynne, Katya and Jamie Borthwick.
Katya later reposted the snap on her Instagram story, adding: “Tour fam [heart emoji].”
Last night’s shock monent came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, when Wynne reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie, 30, as Janette moved between them — which is when he allegedly made the joke.
He has since issued an apology and told The Mail on Sunday: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
BBC and Strictly Live producers said: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”
Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment”.
Wynne previously came under fire in last year’s Strictly series when he was seen groping Katya, but they dismissed it as a joke.
He then told how he had been left “heartbroken” over the backlash, which came when he was seen with his hand around professional partner Katya‘s waist.
She was also seen refusing to high-five the singer – sparking rumours of a fall-out.
The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.