BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans pulls out of It Takes Two appearance at last minute

Strictly Come Dancing fans were geared up to see Wynne Evans alongside his dance partner Katya Jones on Wednesday’s episode of It Takes Two. But shortly after the show began, host Janette Manrara announced a sudden change in schedule.

Fleur East had confirmed earlier that Wynne was due on It Takes Two, but plans shifted abruptly. Addressing the switch-up, Janette explained, "If you've got any questions like, 'Why are Chris and Dianne on when yesterday we said it was going to be Wynne and Katya? ' It's live TV, guys. You've got to roll with it, alright? Just roll with it."

Confused viewers immediately took to Twitter to express their puzzlement over the last-minute alteration.

One viewer speculated, "Obsessed with Janette addressing the change. It was meant to be Wynne today but it's Chris and Dianne instead. I wonder where Wynne is today? " Another queried, "What's wrong with Wynne And Katya? " While a third posted, "Wonder why the sudden guest swap for it takes two tonight #strictly" The reason for Wynne and Katya’s unexpected absence from It Takes Two hasn’t been disclosed, and neither have commented on the matter via social media. Viewers witnessed Wynne engaging in his first dance-off against Shayne Ward on Sunday night, which led to division among the judges.

Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse chose to save Shayne, Anton Du Beke backed Wynne, leaving head judge Shirley Ballas with the decisive vote, reports the Mirror.

In a tense decision, she opted to save Wynne and Katya, which meant it was time for Shayne to hang up his dancing shoes. Upon reflecting on his journey in the competition, Shayne expressed: "I just want to say, you guys up there [the other contestants] are a dream. Every single day, coming in here and seeing you guys you helped me so much."

He went on to show his gratitude to the fans as well, saying, "I want to say thank you to the audience as well for always being amazing for us all. This has been, honestly, one of the best things I've ever done."

His dance partner Nancy echoed the sentiment with heartfelt praise: "I'm beyond proud of this dance partnership. Shayne from week one until this point, every second you put your feet on the dance floor you improved yourself."

She continued to affirm Shayne's progress, stating, "You're a deep thinker, you always doubt yourself, you never believed yourself, but I never ever questioned you. When I watch you, I feel proud because I've turned someone who has never ever danced in their life into an amazing dancer. You should believe in yourself. I adored this partnership."