BBC bosses are facing a fresh wave of complaints over Wynne Evans' behaviour while he was taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
The broadcasting union Bectu's unscripted division is said to have previously raised concerns with the BBC about Wynne's inclusion in the Strictly line-up, after members' complaints about his behaviour."
While appearing on the BBC show, Wynne reportedly made an offensive "joke" likening his chin folds to a vagina while in the makeup room.
The 53-year-old was later removed from the Strictly live tour after footage emerged of him uttering the term "spit-roast" during a photocall.
The fresh allegations surfaced on Friday afternoon via the official social media account of Bectu's unscripted branch. Bectu, which stands for the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union, advocates for workers and freelancers in the media and entertainment sectors.
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The union's post questioned: "Is inappropriate behaviour only a problem when it's caught on camera."
The BBC is set to confront Wynne over the controversial "spitroast" remark aimed at dancer and TV personality Janette Manrara.
An insider told The Mirror: "The BBC very much want to pull up the floorboards and have a good look around, and see if there is anything to answer about beyond the spit roast comment. They are planning to sit Wynne down and have a frank conversation with him about his conduct.
"The meeting is currently scheduled for the start of next week but they are well aware that Wynne is really struggling with everything, and his welfare comes first, so will give him as much time as he needs."
Express Online has contacted Wynne's representatives for comment.
In response, the BBC stated: "Whilst we don't comment on individuals, we have processes in place should anything be raised with us."
The same source disclosed that Wynne has been in a "bad way" since stepping down from the tour, fearing for his career. The broadcaster faces calls to cancel his upcoming travel show, Wynne and Joanna: All At Sea, featuring Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page.
Additionally, the Welsh opera singer has taken a break from his BBC Wales radio programme and may lose his role as the face of Go Compare. Friends are supporting him, arguing that the severe backlash is unwarranted.
A friend of the star commented this week: "At the end of the day, he has been a bit of an oaf and made a stupid mistake but does he deserve such hatred? Yes, using the term spit-roast was absolutely wrong, and he realises this.
They added: "His problem is that he is a joker and he continually wants to play to the crowd."
BBC chiefs initially issued Evans with a final warning, hoping to draw a line under the incident. However, as public outrage intensified, they were forced to remove him from the live tour.
In his apology, Wynne said: "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. 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 support they have given me."
