Wynne Evans' Strictly co-stars rally around him as he fights to save career

Wynne Evans, famed for the Go Compare ads, had apologised for an "inappropriate and unacceptable" remark made during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour earlier this month

Strictly Come Dancing stars have rallied around Wynne Evans following his decision to step back from the tour and his BBC work commitments, reports claim.

Close pals are reportedly "keeping an eye on" the Welsh opera singer, 53, and the BBC has put him in touch with a welfare officer. The star is “worried he could lose everything” after he was caught on film using a vulgar sexual phrase.

Wynne, from Carmarthen, south Wales, is now fighting to salvage his career, including his £1million Go Compare job. Sources say, though, he has the support network, including from Strictly co-stars, to help his battle.

"Wynne is surrounded by people who are supporting him and the BBC have assigned him someone to talk to. He is incredibly apologetic and knows what he says was misjudged," one insider said last night.

Speaking to The Sun, they added: "Wynne’s Strictly co-stars have all rallied and are backing him all the way, They all love Wynne and have a lot of time for him. Janette has nothing but affection for Wynne. They just want him to be alright."

But dad-of-two Wynne stepped down from the Strictly tour, having performed in the series with professional dancer Katya Jones. Wynne was eliminated in Blackpool in November.

The singer has also taken a break from his BBC Radio Wales show. Confirming the decision, Wynne shared a statement on Tuesday, adding he was "deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused". His brother Mark, a baritone performer and children’s author, also praised his brother’s character as he took to X, formerly Twitter, to address the controversy.

Wynne's statement in full read: "I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’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."