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.

The Welsh singer, 53, apologised for making an ‘inappropriate’ comment to Janette Manrara during the live tour launch

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 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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has been ‘axed’ from the live tour amid a scandal over his "inappropriate" comments about a co-star. The singer - and former Celebrity Masterchef winner - issued a public apology but is reportedly set to be dropped from the remaining dates on the tour.

"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