Wynne Evans no longer friendly with Katya Jones over Strictly row

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28 Sep 2026 • 9:23 PM MYT
The Independent
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Wynne Evans no longer friendly with Katya Jones over Strictly row

  • Opera singer Wynne Evans revealed he is no longer friends with Katya Jones or Jamie Borthwick after they declined to support him publicly following recent controversies.
  • Evans was dropped by the BBC in May 2025 after using inappropriate language during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour, having previously faced scrutiny over an awkward moment with Jones.
  • The 54-year-old criticised the celebrity community for prioritising public relations over true friendship, while naming judge Anton Du Beke as a notable exception.
  • Evans disclosed that the intense media hounding and public fallout severely damaged his mental health, culminating in a suicide attempt and hospitalisation.
  • Following his departure from the BBC, the singer announced his return to broadcasting with a new weekday internet radio programme, The Wynne Evans Show.

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