WYNNE Evans has appointed lawyers over his axing from the Strictly UK tour after making lewd jokes.
The Go Compare ads opera singer has hired London-based entertainment law firm Russells.
Sources say Evans, 53, is being advised over the potential to sue for breach of contract and loss of earnings.
It comes as he prepares to face BBC bosses over his inappropriate remarks.
He apologised after being caught on camera making a “spitroast” joke towards dancer Janette Manrara, 41, at a Strictly Live tour photocall.
A source close to him said: “He’s been in a bad way all week and his brother and partner have looked after him.
“He’s appointed an expensive law firm to take advice on potentially losing his jobs.”
Last week, he said: “I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.”
Execs at Go Compare, whose TV ads Wynne has fronted since 2009, are understood to have held crisis meetings on his future.
They pay the Welsh-born singer around £200,000 a year.
Yesterday, it was reported broadcast union Bectu warned the BBC about his behaviour when he was chosen for Strictly last year.
Last week, the BBC launched a six-part series starring Evans called Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea.
