Overview

• The BBC confirmed it would not renew Evans’ contract and has no plans for a second series of his travel show, ending his tenure with the broadcaster.
• In June he debuted The Wynne Evans Show as an independent weekday radio programme, attracting over 40,000 listeners to its first episode.
• This month he announced a partnership to open The Welsh House Carmarthen, expanding his brand into the hospitality industry.
• On social media he has actively criticised his former employer, describing BBC Radio as “the dark side” to galvanise his audience.
• His shift highlights a broader trend of personalities moving from traditional broadcasters to self-funded media and entrepreneurial ventures.