STRICTLY’S Wynne Evans has revealed the secret behind his six stone weight loss before he signed up to the show.
Earlier today it was confirmed the reigning Celebrity MasterChef champ had secured a spot on the next series of Strictly Come dancing.
Best known for being the ‘Go Compare man’, the 52-year-old has talked about his huge weight loss before being snapped up for the BBC show.
Wynne revealed how having one key ingredient in his fridge, helped him shed the pounds.
Speaking to Wales Online, he said: “Because I’ve been on a diet and I’ve lost six stone, I always have cauliflower because, cauliflower mash, cauliflower rice, cauliflower and chips, cauliflower curry, everything cauliflower.”
However, he admitted what he has to avoid to keep the weight off.
“One thing I don’t have in my fridge: cheese. I can’t be trusted with it. Every cheese. My downfall is cheese and jam. I love cheese and jam together,” Wynne revealed.
The opera star has previously spoken about his weight loss and has documented his incredible journey on social media after he kickstarted it in September 2021.
Wynne revealed he decided to get healthy following a camping trip with some friends.
The Welsh star explained that he “couldn’t join in” on the hikes, he was “having trouble washing in the shower”, and he realised “this has got to stop”.
Meanwhile, earlier today it was announced on BBC Radio Two that Wynne had joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up.
It follows the official announcement of JLS star JB Gill and blind comedian Chris McCausland joining the BBC show.
“I love the glitz, the glamour and all of that so I’m well up for it,” said Wynne.
The TV star won Celebrity MasterChef last year and is regularly heard on BBC Radio Two.
Wynne is taking part in the 20th anniversary special of Strictly this autumn.
The stuff I’m more nervous about is doing something like the jive because I represent every portly middle-aged father who jumps and could set a minor tsunami off in North London.
Wynne talks Strictly
“I can’t believe it because it’s all cloak and daggers,” he said.
“You go for an audition, then you’re given a code name which is my favourite part of the whole thing.”
The opera singer said he’s most looking forward to doing the waltz – but is dreading the jive.
Wynne said: “The stuff I’m more nervous about is doing something like the jive because I represent every portly middle-aged father who jumps and could set a minor tsunami off in North London.
“I’m kind of a bit nervous about that, but I’m taking inspiration from Bill Bailey.”
As Wynne delivered his exciting news on BBC Radio Two, he revealed he was filming with another Welsh star – Gavin and Stacey‘s Joanne Page.
Wynne is renowned for his annoyingly catchy Go Compare alter-ego – Gio Compario.
As a professional singer, he belts out the tune for the price comparison website that’s impossible to get out your head.
He said the adverts “changed his life”.
WITH Strictly's 20th anniversary special airing in September, The Sun takes a look at which celebs have been confirmed so far:
Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan.
80s legend and singer Toyah Willcox.
Opera singer Wynne Evans
JLS singer JB Gill.
Comedian Chris McCausland.
