Wynne Evans has dropped out of the Strictly Come Dancing tour following controversy surrounding an inappropriate comment made about a female co-star. His dance partner, Katya Jones, publicly expressed support for him.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by another scandal after Welsh warbler, Wynne Evans, was axed from the live tour following a lewd sexual jibe he made about co-star, Janette Manrara

The Strictly Come Dancing contestant had stepped back from the ongoing live tour after controversy behind the scenes

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". The Welsh tenor's statement came two days after he apologised for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they are 'gutted' while some thing it was the 'right decision' to let Wynne Evans step back from the hit dance programme's string of live shows.

The Welsh opera singer and GoCompare advert star has been at the centre of a scandal after offensive remarks were revealed

"My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise," Evans told BBC News in a statement. A spokesperson for the Strictly Live Tour and BBC Studios said: "We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour.

Broadcaster Wynne Evans is taking time off from his BBC Radio Wales show following controversy over an"inappropriate and unacceptable" comment made during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch. The Welsh opera star and Go Compare ad campaign performer was absent from his regular radio slot on Monday.

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