Wynne Evans had 'wonderful time' as star becomes 8th celeb to leave Strictly

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Opera singer Wynne Evans said he had a "wonderful time" on Strictly Come Dancing after becoming the eighth celebrity to leave in 2024.The BBC Radio Wales presenter, 52, known for the Go.Compare insurance advertisements, failed to impress the judges after redoing his Charleston routine in the dance-off during the result's show episode on Sunday at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Evans and professional partner Katya Jones found themselves in the bottom two opposite Olympian and Gladiators star Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe following a public vote and the judges scores.The decision to save Douglas, who did a Salsa to Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, was unanimous from the judges.

Evans, who performed to Carmen Suite No. 1: 5. Les Toreadors by Georges Bizet, said: "It's been wonderful, I've got to say."I feel like it's what Strictly is all about.

If I can come and do Strictly and last until week nine, then anybody can get out there and dance and have a brilliant time."Strictly is such a brilliant family, such a precious family, that I want everybody here in this room and at home to look after it for the generations to come because it is a wonderful, wonderful thing.Jones said: "To be honest with you, the smile hasn't left my face since the first day of our training, since the day we got partnered up.