STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left confused as one of the stars ‘snubbed’ a huge part of their career.
The BBC show returned to our screens for its 22nd series last night.
The likes of Love Island‘s Tasha Ghouri, Towie’s Pete Wicks and EastEnders‘ Jamie Borthwicks are taking part in the dance competition this year.
Another is none other than Wynne Evans, 52 – who is know well for fronting the Go Compare adverts on our TV screens.
Many viewers watching at home were confused that the star didn’t mention it during Saturday’s instalment.
One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Wynne absolutely told do not mention Go Compare!”
Another added: “Wynne Evans: ‘I’m a radio presenter, I’m an actor…’ Babe. You’re the Go Compare bloke.”
A third added: “No you’re best known for being the Go Compare man.”
Wynne wasn’t allowed to mention the Go Compare adverts by name due to the BBC rules.
The contestants aren’t allowed to plug things on the programme.
Wynne has been paired with Katya Jones this year.
Before taking part in the BBC show, Wynne said: “I love the glitz, the glamour and all of that so I’m well up for it.
He added: “I can’t believe it because it’s all cloak and daggers.
“You go for an audition, then you’re given a code name which is my favourite part of the whole thing.”
The star is also known for his incredible opera singing.
Wynne is also a radio presenter for BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio 2.
Here's who is matched with who this series...
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
Last night fans were left furious after they noticed a massive show change during last night’s debut.
They were upset by the absence of a same-sex pairing this year.
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their. disappointment.
One user wrote: “I really loved the launch show but I can’t help feeling sad about the lack of same sex pairings, even in the group dances.
“It really does feel like Strictly has taken a step backwards and I do feel uncomfortable about it.”
Strictly Come Dancing also paid tribute to its lost stars of the show – Dave Myers and Robin Windsor.
Strictly 2023 winner Ellie Leach returned to the show and broke down in tears before her dance.
