Wynne Evans is heartbroken as beloved dog 'fights for life' amid Strictly probe drama
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Wynne Evans is facing fresh heartache, as his dog Ginny battles for her life in a vet hospital.
The former Strictly star, 53, took to social media to ask fans for support after revealing his beloved pup is on oxygen and 'struggling to breathe'.
Posting a snap of Ginny hooked up to equipment, Wynne wrote: 'This one is very poorly in hospital. Positive thoughts please.'
In a fresh update, he added: 'Ginny still at the veterinary hospital having trouble breathing. She's putting up a fight. Will update soon.'
Just a couple of hours later, Wynne uploaded another picture of his adorable dog his stories to let fans know how she was doing.
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He penned: 'Ginny update. She's still really poorly in intensive care and no real change. This little one has been with me for 14 years. I love her so much.'
In January, The Mail on Sunday caught on video the BBC Radio Wales host making a vile sexual slur to his female co-star Janette Manrara on the live tour.
He subsequently apologised and resigned from the tour and the BBC launched a wide-ranging investigation which goes beyond the Strictly live incident.
The opera singer, made famous by the Go Compare adverts, took time off from his BBC Radio Wales slot amid the probe.
He has since been trying to keep his spirits up - even appearing at a Welsh choir celebration where he was cheered by guests.
Despite the ongoing BBC inquiry, Wynne praised the 'wonderful' evening and shared more photos of Ginny from her hospital bed, writing: 'Here's my poorly girl in hospital having oxygen.'
Wynne, who denies any wrongdoing, previously claimed: 'It's been a manipulation and totally changing the narrative of private conversations.'
And in a fresh twist, the singer made famous by the Go Compare adverts, is suing production company Phil McIntyre Entertainments for personal injury, claiming 'inadequate backstage medical provision,' The Sun reports.
The star is also said to be fighting for £11,000 in outstanding fees that he believes he is owed 'for the dates he didn't perform at'.
He reportedly tripped and fell off stage in Newcastle, days before the 'spit-roast' scandal hit the headlines.
A source told the publication: 'He was basically strapped up, and told to keep smiling and carry on. He was in agony.
'The following night, he had to pull out of Glasgow then the following day 'spit-roast-gate' kicked off - just as his foot started to swell up.
'Wynne's lawyers told him he had a legitimate injury claim - his physio costs are spiralling and he hasn't been allowed to work during this time. So he has decided to sue the production company, something that won't be affecting taxpayers.'
Wynne reportedly got an MRI scan which showed he had a broken foot, fractured ankle and two snapped ligaments and is still having issues with walking pain-free now.
MailOnline has contacted Wynne and Phil McIntyre Entertainments for comment at the time of reporting.
It comes after the Welshman was caught on video in January warning dancer Janette Manrara not to stand 'too close' to co-star Jamie Borthwick or they would perform the three-way sex act on her.
At the time, he apologised for what he called an 'inappropriate and unacceptable' comment at Birmingham Arena as the professional dancers and their celebrity partners prepared for a photo on stage to launch the tour.
The outcome of the investigation is likely to be revealed in May. If Mr Evans is found to have breached rules concerning inappropriate behaviour, he could lose his job as presenter of the BBC Radio Wales breakfast show.
As well as leaving the Strictly tour in January, Mr Evans has been absent from the programme since January 27, just days after the MoS exposed his comment to Ms Manrara.
He also appeared in a BBC travel documentary, All At Sea, with Gavin And Stacey actress Joanna Page, saw them sail around their native Wales. It is not known if it will be recommissioned.
