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's Wynne Evans was under fire after a video emerged of him making a vile sexual remark at his co-star while at the launch of the tour in Birmingham

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

The Strictly Live! Arena tour is underway - with the professionals and celebrity partners visiting cities such as Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Sheffield.

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

BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Katya Jones has been spotted today in Liverpool, ahead of the live tour taking place at the M&S Bank arena tonight. Earlier today, Wynne issued a statement to confirm he has pulled out of the show's live 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.

Strictly star and opera singer Wynne Evans has come under fire in recent days for lewd comments leading to him being taken off his radio show and the Strictly Live Tour

Wynne Evans has said he is "deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused", as he announced he will be taking some time out from his BBC Radio Wales show and the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour to prioritise his wellbeing.