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Strictly fans unearth awkward moment between Wynne Evans and dance partner Katya Jones as BBC insiders describe timing of his new series as 'deeply unfortunate'


An awkward video clip of Wynne Evans and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones has been unearthed by fans as the furore over Wynne's offensive sexual jibe grows.

The opera star's future at the BBC has been under intense scrutiny since he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about Strictly co-star Jeanette Manrara. The incident caused such concern among BBC top brass, who had spent months firefighting accusations of misconduct on previous series, that a welfare investigation was conducted. A source told MailOnline the break was sparked by the furore surrounding his comment, plus the fact he is still mourning his older brother Huw, who died earlier this month, combined with the physical toll of being on the road.

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