Wynne Evans reveals suicide attempt after Strictly controversies

Wynne Evans, the 53-year-old opera singer and radio presenter best known for his Go Compare insurance advertisements, revealed on ITV's Good Morning Britain that he attempted to take his own life following controversies during his participation in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing last year.

Evans, who competed in the show's 20th anniversary series alongside professional dancer Katya Jones, shared the disclosure during an interview on Wednesday. He described how the public backlash from incidents on the program and its subsequent live tour led to severe mental health struggles. "I went on a dancing show and ended up trying to take my own life," Evans said. "Somebody rang an ambulance, and luckily for me, I'm here today."

The troubles began during Strictly Come Dancing broadcasts, when viewers noticed awkward interactions between Evans and Jones. In one moment, Jones appeared to brush off Evans's arm from her waist, and in another, she declined a high-five. Evans addressed these on the program, explaining they were part of a lighthearted "body language experiment." "Katya said to me, 'Look, let's get down the front, you put your hand on my waist, I'll move it back, we'll see if...