Strictly star Wynne Evans announces engagement months after ‘dumping’ claims

Wynne Evans has admitted he is feeling ‘smug’ after announcing he is engaged.

Earlier this year the Welsh opera singer, 53, was sensationally dumped from the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour over comments he made involving host Janette Manrara.

The ‘unacceptable’ joke referenced having a threesome with the dancer, 41.

Soon after he apologised, saying he was ‘deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate action caused’ and would take a break from the public eye for ‘self-reflection’ and to ‘prioritise my wellbeing’.

At the time it was reported that he’s been dumped by his girlfriend Liz Brookes, but it was then quickly clarified she was helping to ‘rally around him’.

A few months on, he’s now revealed they are set to tie the knot.

Posting a photo on Instagram of him getting down on one knee while in holiday in Morocco, Wynne shared: ‘Big news… I got engaged! 💍

‘This weekend in Morocco, somewhere between the couscous, the camels, and me limping around the souks like a man with no spatial awareness, I proposed to Liz — and she said yes! (No take-backs, I’ve checked.)

‘She’s clever, she’s kind, she’s got excellent taste in men. Absolutely no idea how I pulled that off, but here we are! Feeling very lucky, very happy, and just a tiny bit smug.’

In the post, Wynne also shared a photo of their hands holding glasses of champagne, with Liz’s engagement ring front and centre.

Wynne and Liz are believed to have started dating last year after his divorce from his wife of 17years Tanwen Evans.

The former couple share two children, daughter Ismay and son Taliesin.

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