Singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans has said he is taking "time out" from the Strictly Come Dancing tour as well as his "other public commitments", to "prioritise my wellbeing". Evans made the statement on Tuesday after apologising for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment.

The BBC is pushing on with its Wynne Evans and Joanna Page 'All At Sea' series despite the alleged remark from the 'Strictly Come Dancing' star.

The Welsh opera singer, who celebrated his 53rd birthday this week, was due to take to the stage in the hit dance show's tour

The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group of dancers and their celebrity partners prepared for a photo on stage. BBC Wales refused to comment on whether Evans had voluntarily taken leave from his programme on Monday or if he had been asked not to present.

Wynne Evans has been dropped from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing live tour following "repeated warnings about his conduct". The Go Compare personality landed in hot water after it came to light on Saturday that he had made an offensive sexual remark regarding one of the female hosts of the show,

The opera singer has been touring the country as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour before being hit with a fresh controversy

Wynne Evans has stepped back from his BBC Radio Wales show following an apology for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment at the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch event