EXCLUSIVEJoanna Page cuts out Wynne Evans! Star fails to defend disgraced star as she promotes their joint TV venture as fans call for their show to be axed
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Joanna Page has failed to defend her disgraced All At Sea co-star Wynne Evans as she promoted their joint TV venture on Instagram.
On Tuesday it was announced that Wynne had pulled out of his appearances on the Strictly live tour, his radio show and other public commitments after being caught making a lewd sexual remark.
But Wynne's co-host and friend Joanna barely referenced him in a new post promoting the series, which she referred to as 'my show' and only included him in one image - leading to speculation she has cut him out.
The Gavin and Stacey actress, 47, omitted the opera singer from a gallery of 15 images - bar one - taken while shooting the BBC show, which is airing despite calls for it to be axed amid a furore over Wynne's 'spit roast' comment.
Wynne, 53, was dramatically axed from the tour, after being caught making the sick sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts.
Joanna, who has been caught up in the scandal because she co-hosted All At Sea with Wynne which began this week, has so far failed to speak out in defence of him in the wake of the allegations.
Joanna Page has failed to defend her disgraced All At Sea co-star Wynne Evans as she promoted their joint TV venture on Instagram
The Gavin and Stacey actress, 47, omitted the opera singer from a gallery of 15 images - bar one - taken while shooting the BBC show, which is airing despite calls for it to be axed amid a furore over Wynne's 'spit roast' comment
Joanna also tellingly referred All At Sea as 'my show' rather than 'our show', despite co-presenting the whole thing with her friend Wynne
When promoting the show on social media on Tuesday morning, the only glimpse of her co-host Wynne was in one photo taken from behind while they tried out surfing in one of the episodes.
The embattled Go Compare star did not feature in the other 14 images which had been shared in the same post, alongside a caption which thanked the crew for their hard work on the show - but did not mention her work with Wynne.
Joanna also tellingly referred All At Sea as 'my show' rather than 'our show', despite co-presenting the whole thing with Wynne.
The caption read: 'Check out my new show Wynne and Joanna-All At Sea. Tonight BBC One 8:30pm!! What an amazing crew who worked so incredibly hard! Big cheers to you all xx.'
Joanna tagged each member of the crew in the post but excluded Wynne, who was only mentioned in reference to the title of the programme.
The actress received a wealth of support from her fans who congratulated her on the show and said they 'loved' the first episode after tuning in.
In a BBC post which was reshared to Wynne's own page promoting the show, the comments section does not reflect the same congratulatory nature.
Some took aim at the star for the new unfavourable comments and queried: 'And how long until you're rude or inappropriate about her?'
Joanna has been caught up in the scandal because she co-hosted All At Sea with Wynne, which began in the same week that his comments came to light
The actress received a wealth of support from her fans who congratulated her on the show and said they 'loved' the first episode after tuning in (picture posted on her social media)
In a BBC post which was reshared to Wynne's own page promoting the show, the comments section does not reflect the same congratulatory nature
They also said: 'Any spit roast jokes with this lady mate?'; 'WTF is wrong with you? How can you possibly think that comments like that are acceptable?' You are absolutely disgusting';
Others replied to the comment, and said: 'He really is vile beyond words'; 'So disappointed. I won't be watching this show now. Was looking forward to it too'; 'He really is'; 'nope [sick face emoji'.
Wynne broke his silence on the claims with a statement on Tuesday, saying he had agreed with the BBC to 'take some time out' from his radio show and the Strictly live tour 'to prioritise my wellbeing'.
It came after his appearance on the tour was thrown into doubt, when he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara during a photocall to launch the tour.
It has now been reported that Wynne has also separated from his girlfriend, events manager Liz Brookes, 50, after she was left 'humiliated' by his latest scandal.
The pair had begun dating in the spring of last year following the break up of his 16 year marriage.
Despite his tumultuous time on Strictly, Liz supported Wynne throughout his time on the show and was often spotted cheering him on from the audience and sharing a sweet snap of them together, where she gushed she was 'proud' of him.
However, according to The Sun, she was 'humiliated' by his scandals on the show last year - notably his awkward 'hand wandering' moment with dance partner Katya Jones.
A TV insider has claimed that when the new broke about his latest X-rated remark, she was 'relieved' that they had split.
They told the publication: 'Although she loyally stood by him in public, Liz was humiliated by what happened when he was on Strictly. She always knew he was a bit old school, and actually liked the fact he seemed rough round the edges. She just assumed it was all part of his charm.
It has now been reported that Wynne has also separated from his girlfriend, events manager Liz Brookes, 50, after she was left 'humiliated' by his latest scandal (pictured)
Wynne broke his silence on the claims with a statement on Tuesday, saying he had agreed with the BBC to ' take some time out' from his radio show and the Strictly live tour 'to prioritise my wellbeing' (pictured on tour with partner Katya Jones)
It came after his appearance on the tour was thrown into doubt, when he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara during a photocall to launch the tour
'It was very difficult for Liz, but she continued to back him throughout the rest of the contest, often being seen in the audience enthusiastically applauding him right up to him being knocked out in Blackpool week in November.
'It's not clear exactly when they split, but friends say that when his latest lewd gaffe was revealed at the Strictly Live Tour launch she was relieved they were no longer together.'
MailOnline contacted representatives for Wynne for comment.
It comes after the Welsh star, famed for playing a portly Italian opera singer in a string of insurance ads for Go Compare, confirmed his departure from the Strictly live tour in a grovelling statement.
He 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, 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 Jones, 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.
During his Strictly stint, it was revealed that Wynne had found love again with Liz after the breakdown of his 16-year marriage left him contemplating suicide.
He'd previously admitted he hit 'rock bottom' in the midst of his depression, stemming from the end of his marriage to Welsh violinist Tanwen, the mother of his two children, in 2016.
They pair had first met on a British Youth Orchestra course, where Wynne was starring in a production of Robin Crusoe.
After the divorce he was forced to leave the family home he shared with their kids daughter Ismay, and son, Taliesin - moving into a 'sad' derelict house with boarded up windows in Cardiff as that was all he could afford at the time.
It has now been reported that Wynne has also separated from his girlfriend, events manager Liz Brookes, 50, who he began dating in the spring of last year following the break up of his 16 year marriage
However, according to The Sun, she was 'humiliated' by his scandals on the show last year - notably his awkward 'hand wandering' moment with dance partner Katya Jones (pictured with Katya during one of his last tour appearances at Glasgow Hydro on Sunday)
It comes after the Welsh star, famed for playing a portly Italian opera singer in a string of insurance ads for Go Compare, confirmed his departure from the Strictly live tour in a grovelling statement
Professional dancer Katya, who was partnered with Wynne on Strictly, reposted the message and wrote: 'Let’s show humanity and consideration'
But he then began a relationship with fitness fanatic Liz last year - who is said to have helped him lose weight ahead of Strictly.
A source told The Sun during his Strictly stint: 'Wynne and Liz met at an event and are taking things slow, but he's excited about where the relationship might go.
'He is in a much better place now than when his marriage ended. It's like night and day — and he is so happy.'
Liz was often there to watch him perform on Strictly and shared a picture to her Instagram saying she was 'so proud of this one tonight' after one show.
While Wynne later revealed on a podcast that she was helping him keep up his exercise regime, saying: 'I go out running with my girlfriend and stuff and I feel much better for it.'
A member of staff at the Hilton Hotel at Albert Docks said on Tuesday night that Wynne had left the Strictly Live party ahead of his statement.
They said: 'All the dancers arrived on late Monday evening. I only saw a few of them as most of them went straight to their rooms - but I was told Wynne was among them.
'But by the time I came to work on Tuesday, I was told he’d gone.'
Wynne's brother Mark has expressed his 'unwavering support' for the star after it was reported he's been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour
In a statement posted on X, Mark Llewelyn Evans insisted that his brother has a 'heart of gold' amid the scandal and he's standing by him during a 'challenging time'
In January, both Wynne and Mark were devastated as they shared the shock news that their brother Huw had passed away
A source told MailOnline that insiders were still awaiting instruction from the BBC regarding next steps.
The Sun reported earlier in the day that bosses were set to axe Wynne from the tour after he was given 'repeated warnings about his behaviour', adding that the BBC were due to release a statement.
There are 12 dates left on the schedule with the cast due to take to the stage at 7.30pm.
Despite the controversy, Wynne is expected to return to the BBC for his Welsh travel show All At Sea with Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page on Tuesday evening.
Wynne's brother Mark has expressed his 'unwavering support' for the star after it was reported he's been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
In a statement posted on X, Mark Llewelyn Evans insisted that his brother has a 'heart of gold' amid the scandal and he's standing by him during a 'challenging time'.
He wrote: 'As a brother, I want to express my unwavering support for him during this challenging time.'
Mark, a children's book author and baritone performer, added: 'Wynne has a heart of gold and the courage of a lion, paired with a talent that outshines most. His charisma and humour have brought joy to countless people. @BBCRadioWales @BBCTV.'
