THERE’S been a fresh blow for the Strictly tour, as fans slammed the show over ‘missing’ stars and ‘expensive’ seats, after Wynne Evans was axed.

The under fire opera singer, 53, joked about having a threesome with professional dancer Janette, 41, during a full cast photocall.

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Wynne previously apologised after he was heard using the term “spit roast” to co-star Jamie Borthwick while standing beside Janette.

But Wynne’s apology hasn’t saved his place on the tour and bosses have now removed him, despite initially giving him a final warning.And now disappointed fans have spoken out online, following Wynne’s axing.

One person wrote: “I’m just a bit disappointed by how absences have been handled. The tour is pretty expensive for good seats but for one the actual winner of the show wasn’t there.

“That’s fair enough Chris said from the get go he had his own tour and wouldn’t be attending but in doing so it made Dianne a bit of a spare part.

“She was in most of the routines and she was amazing but she deserved to be more celebrated as the winner on the tour and she wasn’t. She was like a backing dancer to people she had actually won against.

“Another thing was that Vito (a fan favourite and finalist) also wasn’t on the tour. I saw that he had injured himself but have since seen him in Glasgow doing the dance classes with Shirley!

“There’s been little to no update on his whereabouts and it seems like he’s preoccupied with his calendars and private dance events.”

Someone else wrote: “I’m supposed to be seeing the tour next weekend and honestly im not even sure what to expect at this point.

“The tickets were extortionately priced so we’ve had to keep scouring and sit higher tier just to afford it, which we were willing to do as have enjoyed the past tours but honestly im not sure if we can justify it again going forward. The merch prices are also ridiculous and the items themselves not even very good from what I’ve seen.”

A third echoed: “They need to have backups.

“If a celeb drops out, they need to put someone else in their place.

“I’ve been to every tour except the first one. In the past they had a mix of celebs from current and past seasons. They could have a few previous contestants on standby in case people drop out.

“I personally think it’s outrageous that you might go to a show and see less contestants in the show because they can’t be bothered to organise having stand ins and still pay them, pre make VT’s etc. If they increase the price, they need to maintain the quality of everything otherwise it’s just money grabbing.”

Wynne Evans’ Strictly scandals

‘Grope’

Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.

Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.

In joke

They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.

The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.

Crude joke

Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.

Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.

A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”

Vile comment

Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex ­session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.

His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.

He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.

Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

Another wrote: “I always find it a bit bizarre that the winner doesn’t have to go on the tour ngl. Surely there should be a clause in the contract that says “if you win the show, you are required to do the tour”. 

It comes as Wynne Evans broke his silence following his axe, and issued a statement online.

Wynne said on Tuesday evening: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’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.”

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