STRICTLY star Wynne Evans is to marry his girlfriend after proposing on holiday in Morocco.
The opera singer, 53, got down on one knee in Marrakesh on Saturday to propose to Liz Brookes who has loyally stood by him following his axing by the BBC.
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The happy couple are expected to wed next year.
Wynne shared snaps of the happy occasion and told fans: “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.”
A source told The Sun: “It has been a tumultuous six months for Wynne but Liz has been his absolute rock throughout.
“Finally some wonderful news for Wynne and his inner circle to celibate and everyone is chuffed for them both.
“He secretly bought an engagement ring and squirrelled it away for their holiday, and then popped the question over champagne.
“Liz has been incredible over the past few months, supporting him through thick and thin, and had his back throughout, but obviously Wynne is telling everyone she’s a lucky girl!” Liz, 50, who runs her own successful events company in Cardiff, met the star at one of her do’s in Wales.
He asked her out for a coffee the next day, and they have been together for the past 18 months.
News of the engagement comes after the BBC confirmed it would not be renewing the Go Compare frontman’s rolling contract.
It followed a protracted internal investigation into claims he used an inappropriate sexual term at the official photocall of the Strictly tour in January.
Wynne was previously married to wife of 16 years, Tanwen, with whom he has two kids.
They divorced in 2016 which, he later revealed, saw his mental health plummet and left him feeling suicidal.
Wynne, who was partnered with Katya Jones on Strictly, was seen being cheered on by Liz in the audience.
Speaking about his disappointment about being dropped by the Beeb, the 2023 Celebrity Masterchef winner said: “My beloved Wynners, From the very depths of my heart — thank you.
“These past few months, your love has been the light in my darkest days. Every message, every word of encouragement, every moment you stood by me has carried me through more than you could ever know.
“It breaks my heart to say the BBC has decided not to renew my contract so I won’t be returning to my radio show. I’m gutted.”
Wynne has now copyrighted his name and will be launching his own radio show.
Wynne Evans’ Strictly scandals
‘Grope’
Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.
Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.
In joke
They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.
The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.
Crude joke
Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.
Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.
A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”
Vile comment
Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.
His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.
He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.
Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
