Strictly's Janette Manrara breaks silence after Wynne Evans scandal

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has broken her social media silence after she was the subject of Wynne Evans' vile sex joke. 

The former professional dancer, 41, has yet to address the scandal, despite Wynne, 53, withdrawing from the Strictly live tour and apologising for his 'inappropriate actions.' 

Yet on Tuesday, the mother-of-one took to social media to reveal what she had been up to in recent days, explaining she had been enjoying having her mother Maritza come visit from Miami, Florida to help out with her daughter Lyra, 18 months. 

Alongside a slew of snaps of her family, she shared: ' This is a special post for my mother @stepby2designs who has really helped us out these past 2 weeks. 

'It really does take a village and as a working parent, having her to be there for Lyra meant the world. I could not be doing shows and entertaining audiences if it was not for her coming and making sure Lyra was well and looked after.' 

Janette continued: 'It’s extra special as they do not get to spend time together and were really able to bond these past 2 weeks, with the surprise visit from her uncle (my brother @fizzymanrara) too! 

'My heart was full. Mom, I love you, I appreciate you, and I cannot wait to see you again soon.' 

Maritza was quick to comment, penning: 'Love you more my princess,I have the time of my life with you, Aljaz and my princess Lyra, watching you and Aljaz shine on stage it was the best for me and Lyra enjoy so much❤️❤️ keep shinning and see you very soon, miss you already so much. [sic]' 

Janette's post comes after The Mail On Sunday revealed last week that she had been the subject of a vile joke.  

Wynne – the tenor known for the Go Compare ads and a BBC radio presenter – was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette, using the hugely demeaning term 'spit roast'. 

In the MoS film, Wynne stands in the middle of a line-up of 20 celebrities and dancers as Janette, who hosts the TV spin-off Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, is summoned to join them. As she approaches, Wynne warns her with a grin: 'Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]!'

He then pulls a suggestive face at the actor, behind Janette's back, as she moves between them. It is at this point that Wynne makes his disgusting joke at her expense.

Seconds later, her dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec, who was standing nearby, asks her: 'Darling, are you OK?' She replies curtly: 'Yep.' 

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Janette's spokesperson said the host had been 'unaware of this comment by Wynne' which was audible to our reporter filming with a mobile phone 20 yards away. 

Following the widespread revulsion caused by the revelations in the Mail story, Wynne was replaced on his morning radio show on Monday by comedian Robin Morgan, who also stood in for Wynne while he appeared on Strictly last year.

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, combined with the physical toll of being on the road.

'He's had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He's not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone,' an insider has now told The Sun.

'He's had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection.

'He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It's been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.'

The following day, the Welsh star was rumoured to have been axed from the Strictly live tour. 

Later that day, he confirmed his departure from the tour in a grovelling statement. 

He said: 'I've agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.

'I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.

'Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.' 

Professional dancer Katya Jones, who was partnered with Wynne on Strictly, reposted the message and wrote: 'Let’s show humanity and consideration.' 

She added that she would miss Wynne in the post to her Instagram Stories.