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Wynne Evans

All the latest news and updates on Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans, who is well-known for appearing in GoCompare's TV adverts and for his BBC Radio Wales show. He was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

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EMBARGOED TO 2020 SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Wynne Evans and Katya Jones, during the dress rehearsal for Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Picture date: Saturday October 12, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Wynne Evans admits 'anxiety is bad' ahead of first performance since Strictly scandal

Channel: TV TV April 5, 2025 By Meghna Amin
Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (1254808e) Gio Compario character from Go Compare advertisements - Wynne Evans Gio Compario character from Go Compare advertisements, Britain - 02 Dec 2010 On 6 December 2010, Gio Compario, the larger than life opera star, will release his debut single following his meteoric rise to fame as the face of Gocompare.com. This very special version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town will be released as a charity Christmas single raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust, the charity dedicated to helping young people fight cancer. Gio, played by real life opera star Wynne Evans, said of the single, ?Gio Compario has become an instantly recognisable figure and a character that children love. We know from Gocompare?s experience that they love to sing along to the ?Gocompare? song so we hope that they will enjoy the single in the same way. It is fantastic to be able to use the character in this way and help raise funds for such a worthwhile cause.? Opera singer Wynne Evans, who plays Gio Compario, is one of Britain's most respected tenors, having sung with some of the leading opera houses, including English National Opera, Welsh National Opera and the Royal

Wynne Evans 'axed as face of GoCompare adverts' after shock Strictly scandal

Channel: TV TV March 23, 2025 By Emily Bashforth
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Devlin/Hogan Media/Shutterstock (15102129ay) Jowita Przystal, Michelle Tsiakkas, Lauren Oakley, Jamie Borthwick, Carlos Gu, JB Gill, Janette Manrara, Neil Jones, Amy Dowden, Wynne Evans, Karen Hauer, Nancy Xu, Katya Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Shayne Ward Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch, Photocall, Birmingham, UK - 16 Jan 2025

Strictly star 'meeting BBC this week' after being forced to take time off

Channel: TV TV March 10, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/Shutterstock (15102128cr) Wynne Evans Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch, Backstage, Birmingham, UK - 16 Jan 2025

Strictly star Wynne Evans' fight against BBC 'delayed over mental health concerns'

Channel: TV TV February 24, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge
Jeremy Clarkson unleashes furious rant over Gino D'Acampo being 'cancelled'

Jeremy Clarkson unleashes furious rant over Gino D'Acampo being 'cancelled'

Channel: TV TV February 15, 2025 By Meghna Amin
For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Wynne Evans, during their appearance on the live show of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Truth behind claims Wynne Evans 'snubbed' Strictly Come Dancing co-star revealed

Channel: TV TV February 15, 2025 By Meghna Amin
EMBARGOED TO 2020 SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Wynne Evans and Katya Jones, during the dress rehearsal for Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Picture date: Saturday October 12, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Strictly star Wynne Evans 'taking action after reputation is left in tatters'

Channel: TV TV February 13, 2025 By Meghna Amin
Wynne Evans' ex-girlfiend Liz Brookes with her arm around him on Strictly

Wynne Evans' girlfriend 'standing by him' after claim Strictly star was dumped

Channel: TV TV January 31, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (13867346u) Wynne Evans 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 12 Apr 2023

Wynne Evans faces fresh allegations of 'inappropriate' language after Strictly tour axe

Channel: TV TV January 31, 2025 By Meghna Amin
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/Shutterstock (15102128cr) Wynne Evans Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch, Backstage, Birmingham, UK - 16 Jan 2025

Wynne Evans should have been sacked after his first Strictly 'joke'

Channel: TV TV January 31, 2025 By Catherine Renton
Janette Manrara smiling in a black boobtube. In a second image Wynne Evans is looking concerned.

Janette Manrara 'makes feelings clear on Wynne Evans' after Strictly scandal

Channel: TV TV February 2, 2025 By Josie Copson
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Lorraine Kelly scathingly labels Wynne Evans a 'nutter' after Strictly tour controversy

Channel: TV TV January 29, 2025 By Joel Harley
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/Shutterstock (15102128cr) Wynne Evans Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch, Backstage, Birmingham, UK - 16 Jan 2025

What did Wynne Evans say that led to Strictly live tour axe?

Channel: TV TV January 29, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones on Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour launch. She is wearing a gold dress and he is wearing a blue suit. They are smiling.

Strictly's Katya Jones makes feelings clear on Wynne Evans after tour exit

Channel: TV TV January 30, 2025 By Josie Copson
Wynne Evans' ex-girlfiend Liz Brookes with her arm around him on Strictly

Wynne Evans 'dumped by humiliated girlfriend' after Strictly live tour axe

Channel: TV TV January 31, 2025 By Pierra Willix

Lorraine Kelly's scathing three-word swipe at Strictly's Wynne Evans

Channel: TV TV January 29, 2025 By Joel Harley
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones mid routine on Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

Strictly's Wynne Evans 'introduced Katya Jones to every man in Wales' to find love

Channel: TV TV January 20, 2025 By Josie Copson
Wynne Evans and his brother Huw (Picture: Instagram/@wynnevans)

Strictly star Wynne Evans pays heartfelt tribute after 'hero' oldest brother dies

Channel: TV TV January 8, 2025 By Sabrina Barr
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up

Full list of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestants ahead of tonight's final

Channel: TV TV December 14, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
Strictly's Wynne Evans wiping away tears on BBC show It Takes Two

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans tearful over co-star's three-word statement after exit

Channel: TV TV November 19, 2024 By Meghna Amin

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