The stars of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour appeared to be less cheerful on Wednesday, as they stepped out in Liverpool ahead of their next show.
Their dispirited appearance came after under fire star Wynne Evans withdrew from the tour and apologised for his ‘inappropriate actions’ on Tuesday.
The opera singer, 53, confirmed he had agreed with the BBC to ‘take some time out’ from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour ‘to prioritise my wellbeing’.
Amid the drama, the Strictly stars and judges were spotted exploring Liverpool, ahead of their next performance in the city.
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri stepped out with EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, after the pair were romantically linked.
Tasha looked typically stylish in a padded coat and jeans teamed with a dark blue scarf, while Jamie wrapped up in a patterned fleece.
The stars of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour appeared to be less cheerful on Wednesday, as they stepped out in Liverpool ahead of their next show
Their dispirited appearance came after under fire star Wynne Evans withdrew from the tour and apologised for his ‘inappropriate actions’ on Tuesday
The opera singer, 53, confirmed he had agreed with the BBC to ‘ take some time out’ from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour ‘to prioritise my wellbeing’
Professional dancer Carlos Gu sparked rumours the pair were growing close after sharing a photo of Tasha and Jamie dancing on Instagram with the caption: ‘Fresh couple in the making’.
While fellow dancer Dianne Buswell also looks less exuberant than usual as she stepped out in tight grey leggings and a black leather and shearling jacket.
She swept her bright red hair back behind a white headband and added a touch of glamour to her look with gold earrings.
However, judges Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood looked in much better spirits and beamed as they went for a stroll.
Anton kept warm in a navy padded jacket and jeans as he picked up a parcel, while Craig stopped to take photos with a lucky fan.
Montell Douglas smiled as she chatted to her female pal, looking effortlessly trendy in a burgundy jumper and trousers.
It comes after Wynne, famed for playing a portly Italian opera singer in a string of insurance ads for Go Compare, announced his departure from the tour in a grovelling statement following a string of scandals.
During his Strictly stint, the Welsh star was accused of ‘groping’ his dance partner Katya Jones, 35, although the pair dismissed it as a joke that had been misunderstood.
Amid the drama, the Strictly stars and judges were spotted exploring Liverpool, ahead of their next performance in the city
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri stepped out with EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick , after the pair were romantically linked
Tasha looked typically stylish in a padded coat and jeans teamed with a dark blue scarf, while Jamie wrapped up in a patterned fleece
Professional dancer Carlos Gu sparked rumours the pair were growing close after sharing a photo of Tasha and Jamie dancing on Instagram with the caption: ‘Fresh couple in the making’
While fellow dancer Dianne Buswell also looks less exuberant than usual as she stepped out in tight grey leggings and a black leather and shearling jacket. She swept her bright red hair back behind a white headband and added a touch of glamour to her look with gold earrings
However, judges Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood looked in much better spirits and beamed as they went for a stroll
Anton kept warm in a navy padded jacket and jeans as he picked up a parcel, while Craig stopped to take photos with a lucky fan
Montell Douglas smiled as she chatted to her female pal, looking effortlessly trendy in a burgundy jumper and trousers
Then, earlier this month, he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about Strictly co-star Janette Manrara.
Wynne was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette, using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’.
Janette’s spokesperson said the host had been ‘unaware of this comment by Wynne’ which was audible to our reporter filming with a mobile phone 20 yards away.
Following the widespread revulsion caused by the revelations in the Mail story, Wynne was replaced on his morning radio show on Monday by comedian Robin Morgan, who also stood in for Wynne while he appeared on Strictly last year.
A source told MailOnline the break was sparked by the furore surrounding his comment, plus the fact he is still mourning his older brother Huw, combined with the physical toll of being on the road.
‘He’s had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He’s not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone,’ an insider has now told The Sun.
‘He’s had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection.
‘He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It’s been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.’
It comes after Wynne, famed for playing a portly Italian opera singer in a string of insurance ads for Go Compare, announced his departure from the tour in a grovelling statement following a string of scandals
During his Strictly stint, the Welsh star was accused of ‘groping’ his dance partner Katya Jones , 35, although the pair dismissed it as a joke that had been misunderstood (Wynne and Katya seen earlier this month)
Then, earlier this month, he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about Strictly co-star Janette Manrara
The following day, the Welsh star was rumoured to have been axed from the Strictly live tour and later confirmed his departure from the tour in a grovelling statement
The following day, the Welsh star was rumoured to have been axed from the Strictly live tour.
Later that day, he confirmed his departure from the tour in a grovelling statement, which read: ‘I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.
‘I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.
‘Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.’
Professional dancer Katya, who was partnered with Wynne on Strictly, reposted the message and wrote: ‘Let’s show humanity and consideration.’
She added that she would miss Wynne in the post to her Instagram Stories.
