Overview
- Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Evans apologised and said the viral waist and high‑five moments were a naive “body language experiment” with professional partner Katya Jones.
- He disclosed he attempted to take his own life during the fallout and was treated in hospital after someone called an ambulance.
- Evans said he was removed from the Strictly live tour after using “inappropriate” language at its launch, having previously acknowledged using the term “spit roast” as a nickname for fellow contestant 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 help since his contract ended.
- Calling his behaviour “totally stupid,” Evans said the backlash cost him his BBC role, and he has since returned to broadcasting with a live weekday internet radio show.