Wynne Evans snubs his OWN birthday meal with cast just hours before he was axed from Strictly tour over sexual jibe

AXED Strictly tour star Wynne Evans was missing from his own birthday meal with the cast last night.

Stars planned to celebrate the Go Compare singer's 53rd birthday - amid fury over his sexual jibe.

However, Wynne snubbed the fancy dinner just hours before The Sun revealed he had been stood down from touring with the BBC show.

His co-stars went ahead with the meal at Gaucho in Liverpool - despite the host not turning up.

Our exclusive pictures show Love Island's Tasha Ghouri linking arms with judge Craig Revel Horwood at the event, with the likes of Kai Widdrington, Amy Dowden, Lauren Oakley and Janette's husband Aljaz Skorjanec also in attendance.

A source told The Sun: “The gang were keen to do something for Wynne’s birthday because he’s had a hard time.

“They organised a cake for him and everything, but he didn’t show up.

“Everyone had a great time anyway but it was really sad he didn’t join them, but now they know he has been axed, it all makes sense.”

Wynne came under fire for his crude remark to Strictly Live host Janette Manrara at the press launch earlier this month.

It was first thought he'd escaped with a final warning - but has since been sacked for his joke about having a threesome with professional dancer Janette, 41.

The Sun understands BBC Studios will be releasing a statement later today.

Wynne previously apologised after he was heard using the term "spit roast" to co-star Jamie Borthwick while standing beside Janette.

He said: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise."

It's the second scandal Wynne has been embroiled in during his Strictly journey.

He sparked controversy in the most recent series for appearing to touch pro partner Katya Jones inappropriately around her waist on live TV, before she moved his hand away.

A spokesman for Janette claimed she hadn't heard the comment.