EXCLUSIVE Disgraced Strictly star Wynne Evans starts new venture well away from TV

With his TV career hanging by a thread, Wynne Evans has started on a new path - as an Airbnb host for a property near his hometown in Wales.
The Go Compare star, 53, who was born and raised in Carmarthen, has listed the property which is just eight miles away in Llansteffan on the home rental site.
Wynne was dumped by BBC Wales after using vile sexual innuendo during the Strictly Live Tour and was also caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with dance partner Katya Jones, who seemed to remove his arm from her lower waist on the show.
Earlier this month, Wynne claimed on This Morning that the sacking and fallout left him 'suicidal' and also stated: 'There has never been any complaints about me. Ever!'
Yet it was revealed by the Mail on Sunday that there'd been seven complaints from women over his conduct at BBC Wales between July 2023 and August 2024.
But away from his TV career, Wynne appears to be exploring other avenues as he has set up a new property investment business called Wildvine Properties Ltd, with the nature of the firm being buying and selling real estate and lettings.
It appears to centre around his pad in the coastal village, which is a 90-minute drive from Cardiff.
The property is called Wild Vine Cottage and is hosted by James, Wynne's first name.
In his bio, despite his BBC sacking, he says he still 'works for the BBC in Wales'.
Further adding: 'New to this but looking forward to welcoming you to Wales. It's my home and I want to share it with you.'
The three bedroom property, just a short walk from the beach, has positive reviews from guests.
The property features prints of Wynne as the Go Compare caricature and a selection of framed records.
A piano in the living room doubles as a bar, as a rotary four bottle stand filled with martini, gin and whiskey can be seen in photos for the property.
The cosy property boasts a log burning stove in the open plan lounge, which also includes an L-shaped sofa, dining table and television.
The other rooms which include a kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom are equally as charming. The property sleeps up to six people.
The description of the property states: 'Newly decorated three bedroom house in the village of Llansteffan - stunning beach, ruined castle, walks and wildlife, good pubs.
'Beach 3 minutes, 3 big bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large kitchen, large dining room/sitting room, no garden, TV, free wifi, suits children and adults, dogs welcome.
'I've got some stuff in the house but you'll have the run of the place for yourself. Friendly neighbours in a lovely village.
'Sea shore - great for shells, birds, rockpools, lots of sand, cafe, dogs have seasonal territory. Coastal walks, castle and countryside.
'An excellent base for exploring and adventure or simply a Sanctuary for Rest. For the young - great beach for play.'
Wynne's also been advertising it on his public Facebook saying to his legion of fans 'If you fancy a weekend in west wales have a look here'.
But away from his TV career, Wynne appears to be exploring other avenues as he has set up a new property investment business called Wildvine Properties Ltd, with the nature of the firm being buying and selling real estate and lettings
Wild Vine Cottage is a detached house spread over 1,270 square feet and has a current valuation of £251,000.
It last sold for £155,000 in 2019; since then, its value has increased by £96,000. The average price of property in High Street is £384,000.
The BBC received seven complaints from women over Wynne's conduct towards them, including one claim he made an inappropriate comment about a pregnant woman's breasts during a Zoom call.
The Mail on Sunday's revelations came days after the opera singer, axed from his BBC Wales breakfast radio show last month, protested on ITV's This Morning that there had been no allegations made against him.
He appeared on the show last Wednesday to tell hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard: 'There has never been any complaints about me. Ever!'
The MoS disclosed that BBC Wales staff raised the seven separate grievances between July 2023 and August 2024, including a period after Wynne was approached to appear on last year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Four of the complaints were made before he joined Strictly, raising questions over why the dance show's producers signed him up.
Three more were made after he had been chosen for the show.
A report into his behaviour was prepared in January for a disciplinary hearing which he said he could not attend, citing mental health issues.
The Go Compare frontman's time on Strictly was mired in controversy. The Mail on Sunday told in January how he was filmed using the vile term 'spit roast' – a three-way sex act – to his co-star Jamie Borthwick in relation to professional dancer Janette Manrara during the launch of the Strictly Live Tour. He apologised and left the tour.
Wynne had earlier been caught up in a 'wandering hand' incident with his Strictly dance partner, Katya Jones.
One source said of the BBC Wales complaints: 'Some of the comments he made were awful.
'Imagine making a comment about a pregnant woman's breasts. His behaviour left many women feeling uncomfortable.'
A former colleague, who wants to remain anonymous for fears of career repercussions, told the MoS the complaints were well known among staff at the Welsh broadcaster but 'everyone was afraid to speak out' because Evans was seen as 'untouchable'.
She said: 'That's why he got away with it for so long and why he will get away with it.'
The woman revealed how the father-of-two's inappropriate behaviour 'built up over the years'.
She said: 'At first, he was known as an idiot and a clown but it turned into something more sinister and tipped into being inappropriate and uncomfortable to be around and work with.
'These complaints are real. He is not just someone who has made a few rude jokes. There are women who have made complaints and he was warned time and time again and just kept going.
'The argument that he has of 'Oh, I'm just a product of my time. It's just a joke'... well, those times are gone and you can't act that way, especially if you have been warned about it.'
A BBC spokesman said: 'We take any issues raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them.'

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