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BBC Airs Wynne Evans on Pointless Celebrities Despite No-Work Stance

The surprise broadcast highlights how the BBC’s distancing measures contrast with its decision to air pre-existing recordings

Overview

  • The BBC has confirmed that Evans is not under contract and has no plans for new work, ending his radio show and travel series earlier this year.
  • An episode of Pointless Celebrities featuring Evans and Joanna Page aired on August 16 on BBC One, though it is unclear when it was recorded.
  • Viewers took to social media to express surprise and criticism at seeing Evans back on BBC television despite the corporation’s stated position.
  • Since leaving the BBC, Evans has launched an independent weekday show, the Wynne Evans Show, which attracted more than 40,000 listeners for its first episode.
  • Reports suggest Evans is pursuing legal action against Strictly Come Dancing tour producers over a foot injury sustained during the live tour.