Overview
- Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Evans reiterated his apology for clips that showed Katya Jones moving his hand from her waist and declining a high-five.
- He said the interactions were an agreed-on bit with Jones intended to test whether viewers noticed, adding that it appeared odd on television.
- Evans stated he “paid the ultimate price” professionally, noting he was dropped by the BBC in May after apologising for using inappropriate language at the Strictly tour launch.
- He revealed the backlash contributed to a severe mental-health crisis in which he attempted to take his own life and was hospitalised.
- Evans has returned to broadcasting with a live weekday internet show, and the BBC has been contacted for comment, with a prior statement highlighting duty-of-care support.