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.
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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.”
The Sun has contacted GoCompare and Evans’ representative for comment.
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 Evans fights to save £1million Go Compare job and BBC travel show after Strictly axe and love split
“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.”
Wynne has struggled with his mental health and has been supported by girlfriend Liz Brookes.
Insiders say Wynne also felt he had been “knifed” by some Strictly co-stars who he said understood the context of his comment to Janette.
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.”
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