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Wynne Evans Says Strictly Fallout Drove Suicide Attempt, Apologises for 'Creepy' Clips

He told Good Morning Britain the fallout from his Strictly controversies led to a suicide attempt that required hospital treatment.

Overview

  • Wynne Evans said on Good Morning Britain that he tried to take his own life and was taken to hospital after someone called an ambulance.
  • Evans acknowledged that televised moments with partner Katya Jones "do look creepy," apologised, and said they were a planned "body language experiment."
  • He was removed from the Strictly live tour and later saw his BBC Radio Wales contract not renewed after using "inappropriate" language, with reports citing the term "spit roast" as a nickname for Jamie Borthwick.
  • The BBC said it provided comprehensive duty-of-care support, including access to wellbeing professionals and a designated contact, and has offered continued assistance.
  • Evans has returned to broadcasting with a live internet radio show and says the experience has deepened his understanding of his mental health.