Strictly's Janette Manrara seems to be in high spirits as she's seen for the first time since Wynne Evans withdrew from the live tour after making an inappropriate sexual jibe towards her
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Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara seemed to be in high spirits on Thursday as she was seen for the first time since Wynne Evans withrew from the live tour after making an inappropriate sexual jibe towards her
The professional dancer and It Takes Two host, 41, has yet to address the scandal, despite Wynne, 53, withdrawing from the Strictly live tour and apologising for his 'inappropriate actions.'
Wynne – the tenor known for the Go Compare ads and a BBC radio presenter – was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette, using the hugely demeaning term 'spit roast'.
Now, in her first appearance since the axing, Janette appeared to have put the drama behind her as she was seen out and about in Leeds after the latest date of the Strictly live tour.
The brunette beauty cut a casual figure in a grey and white Adidas tracksuit, teamed with chunky black boots.
She threw on a long black trench coat for the outing and toted her belongings around in a backpack.
Strictly star Janette Manrara seemed to be in high spirits on Thursday as she was seen for the first time since Wynne Evans made an inappropriate sexual comment about her
The professional dancer, 41, has yet to address the scandal, despite Wynne, 53, withdrawing from the Strictly live tour and apologising for his 'inappropriate actions'
The TV star opted for a glamorous palette of makeup to elevate her natural beauty and wore her hair in tight curls.
Janette was all smiles as she got out of the taxi following another successful live show - and was joined by a slew of other cast members.
On Tuesday, the mother-of-one took to social media to reveal what she had been up to in recent days, explaining she had been enjoying having her mother Maritza come visit from Miami, Florida to help out with her daughter Lyra, 18 months.
Alongside a slew of snaps of her family, she shared: 'This is a special post for my mother @stepby2designs who has really helped us out these past 2 weeks.
'It really does take a village and as a working parent, having her to be there for Lyra meant the world.
'I could not be doing shows and entertaining audiences if it was not for her coming and making sure Lyra was well and looked after.'
Janette continued: 'It’s extra special as they do not get to spend time together and were really able to bond these past 2 weeks, with the surprise visit from her uncle (my brother @fizzymanrara) too!
'My heart was full. Mom, I love you, I appreciate you, and I cannot wait to see you again soon.'
Maritza was quick to comment, penning: 'Love you more my princess,I have the time of my life with you, Aljaz and my princess Lyra, watching you and Aljaz shine on stage it was the best for me and Lyra enjoy so much❤️❤️ keep shinning and see you very soon, miss you already so much. [sic]'
Wynne – the tenor known for the Go Compare ads and a BBC radio presenter – was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette (pictured on a different show)
Now, in her first appearance since the axing, Janette appeared to have put the drama behind her as she was seen out and about in Leeds
She threw on a long black trench coat for the outing and toted her belongings around in a backpack
The TV star opted for a glamorous palette of makeup to elevate her natural beauty and wore her hair in tight curls
Janette was all smiles as she got out of the taxi following another successful live show
She was joined by the rest of the Strictly crew
Janette's post comes after The Mail On Sunday revealed last week that she had been the subject of a vile joke.
In the MoS film, Wynne stands in the middle of a line-up of 20 celebrities and dancers as Janette, who hosts the TV spin-off Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, is summoned to join them. As she approaches, Wynne warns her with a grin: 'Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]!'
He then pulls a suggestive face at the actor, behind Janette's back, as she moves between them. It is at this point that Wynne makes his disgusting joke at her expense.
Seconds later, her dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec, who was standing nearby, asks her: 'Darling, are you OK?' She replies curtly: 'Yep.'
Janette's spokesperson said the host had been 'unaware of this comment by Wynne' which was audible to our reporter filming with a mobile phone 20 yards away.
And now Wynne is facing fresh allegations of 'inappropriate' language, just two days after he withdrew from the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
The BBC are now said to be investigating two new allegations against Wynne's choice of words, according to The Sun.
His 'inappropriate' language allegedly took place at his BBC Wales radio show and during filming on his new travel show Wynne & Joanna: All At Sea.
Wynne's dance partner Katya seemed to be in equally high spirits as she joined her castmates at their hotel
Diane Buswell put on a very leggy display in a grey mini dress
Neil Jones looked thrilled after receiving a sign from a fan
Judge Shirley Ballas dazzled in a sparkling silver shirt
Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke were next to make an appearance, as they stepped out of the same taxi
Lauren Oakley cut a glamorous figure in a long leather trench coat
And Nancy Xu looked the epitome of comfort in a pink loungewear set and fluffy coat
Jamie Borthwick took a trip to Burger King for a late night snack after the Leeds show
Wynne was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about It Takes Two presenter Janette during a photocall to launch the tour
Janette broke her social media silence eaerlier this week (pictured along with daughter Lyra, 18 months)
On Tuesday, Janette revealed she had been enjoying having her mother Maritza come visit from Miami, Florida to help out with her daughter (pictured with husband Aljaz Škorjanec)
Janette (pictured with her mother and brother) said of the visit: 'My heart was full. Mom, I love you, I appreciate you, and I cannot wait to see you again soon'
Janette's mother was quick to comment, telling her daughter to 'keep shining'
Wynne was also 'warned repeatedly' about his use of language on Strictly and the tour, the publication reported.
A source said: 'On Strictly he made jokes about at least two very graphic sexual positions and said the folds on his chin resembled a vagina.'
A spokeswoman for the BBC said: 'Any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.'
A spokesperson for BBC Wales said: 'Whilst we do not comment on individuals, we take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them.
'We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.'
Following the widespread revulsion caused by the revelations in the Mail story, Wynne was replaced on his morning radio show on Monday by comedian Robin Morgan, who also stood in for Wynne while he appeared on Strictly last year.
A source told MailOnline the break was sparked by the furore surrounding his comment, plus the fact he is still mourning his older brother Huw, combined with the physical toll of being on the road.
'He's had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He's not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone,' an insider now told The Sun.
His 'inappropriate' language allegedly took place at his BBC Wales radio show and during filming on his new travel show Wynne & Joanna: All At Sea
The BBC are now said to be investigating two new allegations against Wynne's choice of words (pictured with Katya Jones)
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's had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection.
'He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It's been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.'
The following day, the Welsh star was rumoured to have been axed from the Strictly live tour.
Later that day, he confirmed his departure from the 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.
