A glimpse into the life of Go Compare singer and Strictly star Wynne Evans
OPERA singer Wynne Evans is known for his famous Go Compare alter ego, Gio Compario.
However, he won over a whole new army of fans when he took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.
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Wynne Evans, born on January 27, 1972, is best known for his alter ego in the Go Compare advertisements.
However, the star is actually a very talented opera singer who has performed all over Britain, including in London’s West End.
Wynne’s fame in the Go Compare ads has also landed him TV roles.
In 2023, he showed off his culinary skills in the kitchen and was crowned the winner of Celebrity MasterChef.
But it was the Go Compare ads that undoubtedly changed Wynne’s life.
It was reported how he got a £450,000 deal for a two-year contract with the company.
Wynne previously said the money he got from Go Compare was “life-changing”, saying the steady pay package allowed him to finally pay off his debts.
He told it This is money: “When I started as a singer, I lived from hand to mouth.”
Speaking about his credit card bills, he said: ‘I didn’t have huge debts – about £1,500 – and I managed them well, but they did bother me for a long time, about 10 years.
“I didn’t pay it off until I got my first check from Go Compare.
“I’m in a very privileged position where people will pay me to do what I love, and playing Gio Compario is the best job I’ve ever had in my life.
“I can’t tell you how much, but it changed my life.”
Becoming an opera star
The talented opera singer honed his craft at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before moving to the National Opera Studio.
After securing the Go Compare deal, Wynne was cast in the 25th Anniversary production of The Phantom of the Opera, which was staged at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Wynne has not only proven to be a success on the theater stage, he is also an accomplished performer.
In 2011, he released his debut album, A Song in My Heart. His album immediately shot to number one in the UK Classical Charts.
If I can come and do Strictly and keep it going until week nine, then everyone can go out and dance and have a great time.”
Wynne Evans
The flamboyant singer has also made a name for himself presenting on BBC Radio Wales, where he had his own show: Wynne Evans, Big Welsh Weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing trip
In August 2024, it was announced that Wynne would be competing in Strictly Come Dancing 2024.
The opera The singer did well and made it to week nine before being voted out.
On November 17, 2024, he received his marching orders along with pro partner Katya Jones.
After his fate was announced by the jury, Wynne said: “It was amazing, I have to say. I feel like this is what Strictly is all about.
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“If I can come and do Strictly and keep it going until week nine, then everyone can go out and dance and have a great time.
‘Strictly it’s such a brilliant family, such a precious family, that I want everyone here in this room and at home to look after it for generations to come, because it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.’
His professional partner Katya also praised her collaboration with the Go Compare star.
She said: “To be honest, the smile hasn’t left my face since the first day of our training, since the day we partnered up.
“You [to Wynne] have made this experience so joyful and so full of laughter for me.
“I’m sure everyone was jealous because you’re the kind of man everyone wants in their lives.”
