Strictly Come Dancing is facing fresh scandal after the surfacing of a clip involving a sex toy contestant Wynne Evans gave EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick as a joke
Strictly Come Dancing is facing further scandal after the unearthing of a video involving Wynne Evans and Jamie Borthwick. The duo were warned by BBC bosses over the clip, which involved a sex toy.
It comes after EastEnders star Jamie, 30, received the item from the Welsh Opera singer, 53, as a joke. It was then brandished backstage during the Strictly live tour. The offensive footage is said to have been shared in the Strictly Come Dancing WhatsApp group among the celebrity contestants from the series.
A source said: “As soon as BBC executives were made aware of this shocking and immature footage being shared they formally addressed the issue and reminded the pair they had to act professionally.”
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones performing on Strictly (
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Speaking to The Sun, the source added: “The men were acting extremely immaturely and inappropriately, considering it was a family show, and many cast members didn’t share their crass sense of humour.
“Bosses were horrified and shocked, hoping to nip the issue in the bud, unaware the video had been shared more widely.”
The clip is thought to have been filmed just two days after Wynne was recorded making a vile sexual comment to Jamie about pro dancer Janette Manrara. Shortly after, Wynne was axed from the live tour.
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In the footage, which was obtained by the Sun, EastEnders actor Jamie explains the toy was sent to Birmingham’s Utilita Arena reception by Wynne. He holds up the toy before turning the camera to show fellow contestant Wynne practising topless with Neil Jones.
The Strictly Live Tour cast, including Jamie and Wynne (
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In the clip, Jamie says: “Look at what he bought me. I opened it up and he surprised me with this, didn’t he. It’s so funny.”
A source went on to tell the publication that the duo were often “playing pranks” on each other. “Jamie giggles about it like a naughty schoolboy,” they said.
“They thought it was hilarious but others didn’t.”
Wynne recently vowed to fight his axed from Strictly. He insisted “truth wins” in a rare update since leaving the tour.
The GoCompare star is reportedly planning to take action and seek “recompense” due to the dire consequences of his ongoing scandal. His situation reportedly got even worse last months amid reports he’s lost his lucrative advert deal with GoCompare that he has held since 2009.
The scandal-hit star showed off his personal best time for his bike ride in a recent social media update. He also wrote: “Sunday morning 30 mins done. So good for your mental health.” He added the cryptic hashtags: “#truthwins #wynners.”
