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Wynne Evans impresses Strictly judges just hours on from latest 'vulgar' scandal

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Radio host impressed the judges with a series of dramatic lifts and flips in his latest performance, just days on from the claim that backstage.

It was exclusively revealed by earlier this week that Wynne, 52, has been accused of making the "crude" joke while he was having his make-up done before the launch show. Sources claim that the opera singer jested that the folds of his double chin looked like a vagina.

No official complaints were made but some staff were less than pleased, it was reported. A source said: "It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke [...] Wynne clearly didn't mean any offence, but you have to be a little bit careful these days."

A source close to Wynne said the joke was self-deprecating and made in a private conversation with a make-up artist. At least one other person was in the room. But the source claimed that the make-up artist was not offended.

He's since for week performance with his dance partner , 35. The pair, who that saw Katya move Wynne's hand from her waist in an episode, landed a score of 31 for their salsa to Canned Heat by , as reported by PA.

Donning red sparkly costumes and devil horns, Wynne flipped Katya over his head and twirled her in the air. After the performance, an exhausted Wynne crawled back to hear the judges' thoughts. joked "you did not die so well done," before adding: "You are sunshine and entertainment every time you come to the floor, I look forward to watching you dance, it is always great."

said Wynne "lacked fluidity" from move to move but he praised the lifts. The Welsh singer, known for the GoCompare adverts, also revealed in his pre-recorded segment of the programme that his son came to visit him during the week to offer support.

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Comedian kicked off Halloween week with a lively samba to Stayin' Alive by . Dressed in a sparkly suit and frazzled wig, the stand-up grooved along the floor in between gravestones with his partner to pick up a score of 26. Judge hailed it as a "fun way to open the show" and said he had "nailed the character," while Shirley thought he did "incredibly well" but that he "overcooked the bounce" in the dance.

Reality star and paid homage to Todd Phillips' Joker film with their haunting Viennese waltz to That's Life by which secured them their highest score of the series with 31 points. Dressed in the character's infamous red suit and with green hair, Pete twirled and dipped professional dancer Jowita, who donned a red ruffled dress. Anton hailed it as his best dance so far and praised his "breadth of movement" and characterisation. Shirley said she was proud of his performance but advised him to get steadier on his feet.

Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday night on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7.20pm.

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