Wynne Evans jokes about the 'dark side' in latest post as he plugs new radio show after leaving the BBC following Strictly controversy
The Strictly contestant and opera singer's career has been left struggling in the last six months after he made a controversial joke during his time preparing for the Strictly tour in January.
He used a vile sexual innuendo and was also caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with dance partner Katya Jones, who seemed to remove his arm from her lower waist on the show.
After the BBC launched an investigation into his conduct, bosses decided not to renew his radio contract for his show.
Wynne has now launched a new daily radio show called The Wynne Evans Show, broadcasting live every weekday from 9am to 12pm on his website, wynneevansshow.com following his departure from BBC Radio Wales.
He was promoting on his Instagram Story on Thursday as he shared an image of this show graphics along with the slogan above which read: 'Even he's left the dark side.'
'This show is for my community – The Wynners – who've supported me through thick and thin,' Wynne previously said.
'It's a space where we can come together every morning, share a laugh, play the music we love, and just be ourselves.'
It comes after last week Wynne confirmed a brand new business venture amid fears he's split from his new fiancée Liz Brookes.
He took to Instagram to share the news that he has joined up with a restaurant in his hometown.
The Welsh House Carmarthen shared a video of Wynne to their Instagram confirming that the former Strictly Come Dancing star is joining as a partner in the business.
In the clip, Wynne confirmed the venue would be renamed The Welsh House by Wynne and will see him cook 'MasterChef' style dishes.
After his BBC Wales radio show was cut, Wynne also confirmed he will be hosting a brand new programme from the restaurant and bar.
Proudly showing off his hometown, he revealed: '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 warm welcome and I want you to come and see me, OK?
The Strictly contestant and opera singer's career has been left struggling in the last six months after he made a controversial joke during his time preparing for the Strictly tour in January (seen with partner Katya Jones)
'It's going to be the home of the radio show as well, so get in touch with us, make your bookings and I'll see you soon - I better get cooking!'
In a caption, The Welsh House added: 'We're thrilled to welcome Wynne Evans, iconic Welsh opera singer, presenter, and Go.Compare legend as a new partner in our Carmarthen family!
'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.'
The Sun claimed Wynne is opening the restaurant to 'capitalise' on his 2023 Celebrity MasterChef win and to 'distract' himself amid reports of his separation from Liz.
'He's opening a restaurant focusing on Welsh food to distract from the Liz separation,' a source told the publication.
'He paid the Welsh House to take over their existing space.'
'He is trying to capitalise on his MasterChef win apparently,' they added.
It is not Wynne's latest side hustle as he also recently started work as an Airbnb host, leasing out a property in Llansteffan - eight miles away from his hometown.
MailOnline contacted Wynne's representatives for comment.
In recent weeks, Wynne sparked fears of a split from his new fiancée Liz after deleting his engagement post from Instagram and unfollowing her.
MailOnline also revealed Liz no longer follows Wynne, who only proposed to the events company boss last month.
He got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Morocco and documented the gesture on Instagram, posting snaps of him proposing and a close-up of Liz's ring.
He wrote: 'Big news… I got engaged!
'This weekend in Morocco, somewhere between the couscous, the camels, and me limping around the souks like a man with no spatial awareness, I proposed to Liz — and she said yes! (No take-backs, I've checked.)
'She's clever, she's kind, she's got excellent taste in men.
'Absolutely no idea how I pulled that off, but here we are! Feeling very lucky, very happy, and just a tiny bit smug.'
However, the picture has now mysteriously disappeared from his account, as have any mentions of his fiancée.
Wynne was previously married to wife seven years, Tanwen - the mother of his two kids - but they split in 2016.
Wynne and Liz then met in 2024 shortly before his stint on the BBC1 dancing show, and Liz was often sat in the audience during the live shows.
After his BBC Wales show was cut, Wynne announced that he would be launching a new radio show - which he has now confirmed he will record from The Welsh House.
In May, he wrote on Instagram: '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.'
Wynne's show wasn't renewed after it emerged he used sexual innuendo during the Strictly Live Tour and was also caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with dance partner Katya Jones, who seemed to remove his arm from her lower waist on the show.
After the BBC launched an investigation into his conduct, bosses decided not to renew his radio contract for his show.
Then, it was revealed that his travelogue series with Joanna Page was cancelled after just one series.
The programme originally aired in February and March of this year and was placed on ice when Wynne was dropped from the Strictly tour before returning to screens.
An insider told The Sun: 'Once the first series was slapped on ice, there was always a huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second outing.
'Only now has the BBC publicly confirmed it won't be returning.
'It means that Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb, and effectively marks the end of their relationship.'
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