Wynne Evans has offered his fans a chance to ‘win a long weekend at his house in Wales’ after launching a supporters club.
The opera singer, 53, was axed from the BBC in May after The Mail on Sunday exclusively revealed he made an abhorrent ‘spit roast’ comment about professional dancer Janette Manrara, at the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.
However, fans are able to support him through his website where they can become a ‘Wynner’ for £4.10 a month or £6.50 for a couple.
Members of his club will be entered into quarterly competitions, have access to priority bookings and receive a club newsletter amongst other perks.
The house in Llansteffan, Wales features three bedrooms meaning six lucky guests will be able to enjoy a free trip to the seaside village in this quarter’s prize draw.
Sharing an update to Instagram, with a photo of the house, Wynne announced: ‘Quarterly Competition – First Draw TOMORROW! Have you become a proper Wynne Evans Show Supporter yet? A true Wynner?’
Wynne Evans has offered his fans a chance to ‘win a long weekend at his house in Wales’ after launching a supporters club
The TV personality continued: ‘Every quarter, one lucky Wynner wins a Weekend in my Llansteffan house (me not included – promise, it’s all yours!).
‘Sleeps up to 6 in three double beds. Friday–Monday stay. You choose the weekend! The FIRST draw is TOMORROW morning – subscribe by 9am to be in it! Join now at wynneevansshow.com.’
Wynne’s fan club website reads: ‘Welcome one & all. Yes you can just listen, or you can get really involved in keeping the show going & growing by joining the Supporters Club.
‘One Club. Many ways to join. The same benefits for everyone – that’s what being a Wynne is all about. W xx.’
It comes following reports that BBC bosses are standing by the Strictly star who has been accused of using cocaine by embittered Wynne.
The unnamed member of the show, who is said to be ‘living a life of torment’ since the allegations, has been handed a central role in this year’s series, despite an external investigation being launched by the Corporation in July.
One insider said: ‘The BBC are fed up with Wynne causing trouble for their beloved Strictly and they have shown huge loyalty to this person by standing by them and making sure they are very much involved in this year’s show.’
The Daily Mail’s Katie Hind was previously told that ‘an immense amount of pressure’ had been put on the BBC to oust the star from the popular dance show.
The house in Llansteffan, Wales features three bedrooms meaning six lucky members’ of his fan club will be able to enjoy a free trip to the seaside village in this quarter’s prize draw
The opera singer was axed from the BBC in May after he made an abhorrent ‘spit roast’ comment about professional dancer Janette Manrara (pictured together in January)
However, fans are able to support him through his website where they are able to become a ‘Wynner’ for £4.10 a month or £6.50 for a couple – where they will be entered into the draw
Although no arrests have yet been made, the police confirmed they are investigating allegations of drug abuse relating to the flagship Saturday night family show.
Last month, The Sun reported that it was Wynne who made a legal submission to the BBC about alleged drug use in March this year via his law firm Russells.
Wynne, who now hosts a radio show on his own website, has also said on air that he made the BBC’s director general Tim Davie aware that illegal activities had taken place on the show.
‘Wynne is trying to ruin our wonderful, wonderful show,’ said one high-ranking BBC insider. ‘He didn’t get his contract renewed so now he is trying to throw mud at Strictly; it feels like an act of revenge.
‘Of course, cocaine is illegal and, of course, it shouldn’t be part of the show, but quite why Wynne is pushing this is bizarre.
‘He was given an amazing opportunity to take part in the programme, it must have also brought him so much joy, but now he is trying to make Strictly all grubby as he seems determined to get his revenge on the BBC. It’s horrible.
‘The new season is about to start and with every year we hope for a fresh start, but now there is going to be a dark cloud hanging over Strictly 2025, especially for the person accused, but we won’t let him spoil it for others, no way.
‘But it is like he’s on a one-man crusade to tarnish the BBC.’
A Metropolitan Police spokesman told the Daily Mail: ‘On August 12, we received an allegation about drug-related offences. We are assessing the information and further inquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence.’
That came two weeks after the BBC brought in external lawyers, Pinsent Masons, to examine claims that two Strictly stars had abused cocaine.’
A BBC spokesperson said: ‘We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us. We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.’
