Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans makes 'promise' as huge move uncovered after BBC exit

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans(Image: Wynne Evans Instagram)

Wynne Evans has revealed his next major move, months after losing his BBC Radio job - he is joining forces with a restaurant that'll have "MasterChef dishes on the menu".

The 53-year-old opera singer - who is best known for appearing in the GoCompare adverts - was kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour after it emerged he had made a comment that was deemed sexually inappropriate during a photo call.

He was later axed by the BBC, who opted not to renew his one-year rolling BBC Radio Wales contract following a four-month investigation.

Taking to Instagram, Wynne has now announced his next venture as he referenced his Celebrity MasterChef victory, which took place in 2023, ahead of his stint on Strictly's main show last year.

He said: "Hello, Wynne here. This is my hometown of Carmarthen. It is ever-changing and one thing that is changing is the Welsh House. It’s going to become the Welsh House by Wynne.

"I promise you it will have MasterChef dishes on the menu, it’s going to have a fabulous warm welcome and I want you to come and see me, OK? It’s going to be the home of the radio show too. So I’ll see you soon. I’d better get cooking."

A caption alongside the post from The Welsh House Carmarthen also read: "BIG NEWS from The Welsh House Carmarthen! We’re thrilled to welcome Wynne Evans, iconic Welsh opera singer, presenter, and Go.Compare legend as a new partner in our Carmarthen family!

Wynne shared the news on social media(Image: Wynne Evans Instagram)

"A proud local and passionate champion of Welsh food, drink, and culture, Wynne brings unmatched energy and love for the town to help us create something truly special. Big things are coming… The Welsh House by Wynne."

It's reported he has "paid the Welsh House to take over their existing space".

A source added to The Sun newspaper: "It’s a prime location in the centre of Carmarthen. He is trying to capitalise on his MasterChef win, apparently."

Back in May, it was revealed that Wynne had been dropped by the BBC, following an apology saying that he used "inappropriate language" during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour earlier this year..

A spokesperson for the BBC said: “Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC. He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him.”

Wynne also confirmed the BBC was not renewing his contract, but unveiled plans for his new radio show, which has since been launched.

He wrote on Instagram at the time: "But here's what I believe with everything I've got: what we built cannot end here. So - deep breath - here goes... We're getting the band back together.

"The Wynne Evans Show is coming back, live every day from 9am - 12pm on a new app, on Alexa and Google (we don't have to say 'smart speaker' anymore!) and at www.wynneevansshow.co.uk.

"This is our next adventure. And I need you more than ever. We will have great music, my question of the day, the mystery voice, your soundtrack stories and so much more, because we have each other again."