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Strictly star Wynne Evans shares rare picture with his daughter after devastating marriage split
The dedicated dad stayed close to his children despite the divorce
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Wynne Evans delighted fans by sharing a rare and heartwarming photo with his daughter Ismay to mark her birthday.
The opera singer posted the touching snap taken on the Strictly stage today with the simple caption: "Happy birthday Ismay xxx."
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The post offered a glimpse into Wynne’s family life, which he has largely kept private since his high-profile divorce from his ex-wife Tanwen Evans in 2016.
The pair were married for 17 years and share two children, Ismay and her brother, Taliesin.
Since the split, Wynne has spoken openly about the emotional toll it took on him.
Wynne and Tanwen first met as teenagers on a British Youth Orchestra course, where Tanwen made the first move by leaving a note in Wynne’s pigeonhole.
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Their romance blossomed, and Wynne later proposed at Cardiff Central station before the couple tied the knot in 1999.
However, after nearly two decades of marriage, the couple decided to part ways.
Wynne has previously revealed how the divorce plunged him into a period of deep depression.
Speaking candidly to WalesOnline, he admitted: "I was going through the worst depression, clinical depression. I would think about [suicide], I would try and action it… I couldn’t see a way out; I couldn’t see a way of ever being happy again."
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Despite the pain of their separation, Wynne focused on co-parenting Ismay and Taliesin while keeping their lives out of the public eye.
When he won Celebrity MasterChef in 2023, he dedicated the victory to his children, joking: "The kids will love this, they’ll be like 'Dad! I can’t believe you did it when all you cook for us is beans on toast!'"
Wynne Evans dances the American Smoth with his pro Katya Jones
Now 52, Wynne has found love again with events manager and fitness enthusiast Liz Brookes.
The pair reportedly met at an event and have been quietly building their relationship.
Liz has been a supportive presence in Wynne’s life, helping him lose six stone in preparation for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
She has been spotted cheering Wynne on from the Strictly audience.
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