{"id":26850,"date":"2025-04-17T06:46:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T06:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/26850\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T06:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T06:46:10","slug":"fresh-strictly-crisis-for-bbc-as-jamie-borthwick-made-vile-sex-act-brag-just-days-before-wynne-evans-axed-over-joke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/26850\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Strictly crisis for BBC as Jamie Borthwick made vile sex act brag just days before Wynne Evans axed over &#8216;joke&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE BBC faces a fresh crisis after it emerged Strictly star Jamie Borthwick made a vile boast about a taboo sex act while he was part of the show.<\/p>\n<p>Sources said some of the cast believe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/wynne-evans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wynne Evans<\/a> was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33043846\/strictly-come-dancing-wynne-evans-removed-live-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dropped from the live tour<\/a> too hastily for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34466055\/wynne-evans-fearing-sack-bbc-complaints\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">jokey comment<\/a> they consider much weaker than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EastEnders<\/a> star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34446913\/jamie-borthwick-dumped-girlfriend-sex-toy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie<\/a>\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamie Borthwick, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, in a pink outfit.\" height=\"960\" width=\"640\" data-credit=\"PA\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/use-21-days-issue-use-931737708.jpg\" data-caption=\"Jamie Borthwick made a vile boast about a taboo sex act while he was part of Strictly, it has emerged\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/use-21-days-issue-use-931737708.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Borthwick made a vile boast about a taboo sex act while he was part of Strictly, it has emergedCredit: PA<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Screenshot of a video showing Wynne Evans with friends, labeled &quot;spitroast&quot;.\" height=\"869\" width=\"449\" data-credit=\"Supplied\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ada4a6a4-8d89-4917-a99c-0e634d07eb89.jpg\" data-caption=\"Wynne Evans was removed from the tour for using the term 'spitroast' at the launch in Birmingham\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ada4a6a4-8d89-4917-a99c-0e634d07eb89.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Wynne Evans was removed from the tour for using the term &#8216;spitroast&#8217; at the launch in BirminghamCredit: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>The actor\u2019s message, which has been seen by The Sun but is too explicit to be printed, was sent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/strictly-come-dancing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strictly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/whatsapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> group chat just hours before the nationwide tour started on January 17.<\/p>\n<p>It was later referenced by some of the shocked stars and pros.<\/p>\n<p>A week later,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33061124\/wynne-evans-go-compare-job-bbc-strictly-axe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Go Compare star<\/a> Wynne, 53, was removed from the tour for using the term \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33331451\/real-reason-strictly-wynne-evans-spitroast-comment\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spitroast<\/a>\u201d at the launch in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/birmingham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun revealed yesterday that Wynne has since submitted evidence claiming it was a light-hearted reference to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34442648\/strictly-jamie-borthwick-seen-sex-toy-scandal-wynne-evans\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A source said it raised questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34495219\/strictly-turmoil-wynne-evans-axe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">why Wynne had lost his place<\/a> on the tour when Jamie, 30, made a similarly explicit comment which did not appear to be intended as a joke.<\/p>\n<p>They told The Sun: \u201cWynne made a jokey comment, which was borne out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33008055\/strictly-wynne-evans-vile-sexual-comment\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie looking like a spitroast chicken<\/a> because of how he warmed up on Strictly, and he got fired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJamie on the other hand boasted about engaging in a very explicit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex<\/a> act and no one batted an eyelid. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His message was joked about afterwards as well, as it was a shocking thing for the stars and pros to read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of the Strictly lot think the BBC acted too hastily in removing Wynne, because in reality some of the cast were taking it a lot further.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The source added: \u201cWhen Wynne made his comment, it was said directly to Jamie where he believed no one could hear him. <\/p>\n<p>Fresh Strictly scandal as Jamie Borthwick &amp; Wynne Evans blasted by BBC over shocking SEX TOY vid filmed in dressing room<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jamie ultimately did the same thing, but it wasn\u2019t caught on camera. It appears like it\u2019s one rule for one, and another rule for another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After his removal from the tour, friends close to Wynne told The Sun he felt he had been \u201cthrown under a bus\u201d by the BBC.<\/p>\n<p>We can also reveal he felt cold-shouldered by Jamie after he reached out to him for support.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/opera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opera<\/a> singer has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34485797\/wynne-evans-strictly-gropegate-katya-jones\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submitted a dossier of evidence to the BBC<\/a> in a bid to clear his name.<\/p>\n<p>He was initially accused of aiming the term \u201cspitroast\u201d at Strictly star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/janette-manrara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janette Manrara<\/a> in a leaked video from the photocall.<\/p>\n<p>However he claims to have actually called Jamie \u201cold spitroast boy\u201d, and sent the corporation audio evidence to back this up.<\/p>\n<p>A source said last night: \u201cWynne contacted Jamie and hoped he would speak out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/34175826\/wynne-evans-shares-cryptic-post-after-strictly-axing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">defend him<\/a>, or offer him support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut Jamie sent a very formal reply telling Wynne they should just communicate through official channels and that he hadn\u2019t heard what he said. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wynne Evans and Katya Jones in lavender outfits for Strictly Come Dancing.\" height=\"960\" width=\"640\" data-credit=\"PA\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ray-burmiston-bbc-pa-wire-932933780_d26b7d.jpg\" data-caption=\"Friends close to Welshman Wynne told The Sun he felt he had been 'thrown under a bus' by the BBC\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ray-burmiston-bbc-pa-wire-932933780_d26b7d.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Friends close to Welshman Wynne told The Sun he felt he had been &#8216;thrown under a bus&#8217; by the BBCCredit: PA<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was hurtful for Wynne because he believed he and Jamie were friends and that he would have his back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWynne\u2019s pro partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/katya-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katya Jones<\/a>, and Janette and her husband <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/aljaz-skorjanec\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aljaz \u0160korjanec<\/a> all supported him privately but Jamie left him out in the cold. It was all very hurtful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wynne later unfollowed Jamie on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/social-media\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a>, which pals said was an expression of his hurt.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday The Sun revealed how Wynne was fighting to clear his name. <\/p>\n<p>His dossier includes video and screenshots which pals insist prove he is not guilty of making an inappropriate sexual comment.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a video with him and Katya which is said to exonerate him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/31075678\/bbc-bosses-wynne-evans-katya-jones-strictly-grope\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">over \u201cgropegate\u201d<\/a>, when he was seen putting his hands around her waist before she moved them away. <\/p>\n<p>The BBC were accused of preventing Wynne from posting the video at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun has approached BBC Studios, Jamie and Wynne\u2019s representatives for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Wynne Evans&#8217; Strictly scandals<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vlcsnap-2025-01-17-18h30m57s655_69ae5a.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Grope\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/31043340\/moment-katya-jones-pushes-wynne-evans-hand-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away \u2013 but Katya later insisted there was no problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In joke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They then sparked further fury, when she was seen\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/31047242\/strictly-katya-jones-refuse-high-five-wynne-evans-hand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refusing to high-five<\/a>\u00a0the Opera singer.<\/p>\n<p>The duo were\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/31045357\/katya-jones-wynne-evans-joking-concern-hand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quick to issue a video apology<\/a>\u00a0and insisted it was all an innocent &#8220;inside joke&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crude joke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a &#8220;crude&#8221; joke to one of the show&#8217;s\u00a0make-up\u00a0artists.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders claim the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/opera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opera<\/a>\u00a0star made a joke that the folds of his double chin &#8220;looked like a vagina&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>A source said: \u201cIt was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vile comment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex \u00adsession with presenter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/janette-manrara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janette Manrara<\/a>, using the term &#8220;spit roast&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.<\/p>\n<p>He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them \u2014 which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.<\/p>\n<p>Wynne has apologised saying: &#8220;My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"THE BBC faces a fresh crisis after it emerged Strictly star Jamie Borthwick made a vile boast about&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26851,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[192,193,77,560,205,1888,118,16,15,11731],"class_list":{"0":"post-26850","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-bbc","9":"tag-bbc-one","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-exclusives","12":"tag-section-tvnews-tv","13":"tag-strictly-come-dancing","14":"tag-the-sun-newspaper","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-wynne-evans"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114351963072901480","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26850"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26850\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}