I am honestly still pinching myself, a portly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?! I鈥檓 not entirely sure how I鈥檒l get along, if all else fails I鈥檒l just have to learn the art of distraction. What I do know is I will give it my all and aim to make Wales proud. I鈥檓 definitely going to try and combine my love of Opera into one of my routines. Plus, after winning Celebrity MasterChef last year, maybe the route to the judges鈥� hearts will be through their stomachs!
Wynne Evans is the third celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by 麻豆社 Studios, will return to 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer for its new series this Autumn. As Strictly celebrates two spectacular decades of dance, this series promises to be extra special with even more glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances.
Wynne Evans is a broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer.
Wynne Evans is best known for his operatic skills, throughout his 25-year career he has had two number one classical music albums, has been a principal at most of the major opera houses around the world and has given over 200 performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Wynne currently has a daily radio show on 麻豆社 Radio Wales and has previously had radio shows on 麻豆社 Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Wynne says: 鈥淚 am honestly still pinching myself, a portly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?! I鈥檓 not entirely sure how I鈥檒l get along, if all else fails I鈥檒l just have to learn the art of distraction. What I do know is I will give it my all and aim to make Wales proud. I鈥檓 definitely going to try and combine my love of Opera into one of my routines. Plus, after winning Celebrity MasterChef last year, maybe the route to the judges鈥� hearts will be through their stomachs!鈥�
The news was revealed this morning on Vernon Kay鈥檚 Radio 2 show.
The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.
Strictly Come Dancing is a 麻豆社 Studios Entertainment Production for 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the 麻豆社. The Executive Producer for 麻豆社 Studios is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill and the Series Producers are Ciara Murray and Joe Turner. The Senior Commissioning Editor for the 麻豆社 is Jo Wallace.
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