Strictly's Wynne Evans confirms tour axe saying he's 'deeply sorry for pain caused'
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.
The Welsh opera singer, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on Monday, said in a statement: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing." He added: "I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection."
“Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.” The BBC has said it will not be commenting further.
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Pro dancer Katya Jones, who was partnered with Wynne on Strictly, reposted the message and wrote: “Let’s show humanity and consideration.” She added that she would miss Wynne in the post to her Instagram stories.
It comes after Wynne issued an apology at the weekend for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark made during the tour launch earlier this month. The Mail On Sunday reported that Wynne, known for the Go.Compare insurance advertisements, was heard making the remark to host Janette Manrara in a video filmed during the event.
In a statement, Wynne said: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise.” A spokesman for the Strictly live tour and BBC Studios said: “We were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints. We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour.”
Wynne has been touring the UK with the live show after competing on the BBC One programme with professional dancer Katya Jones last year. During their time on the hit show, Wynne and Katya had to apologise for a “joke” in which she moved his hand from her waist during the BBC show.
In another moment, Katya appeared to not want to high-five her celebrity partner, which they called “a running joke”.
Wynne was absent from his BBC Radio Wales music and chat show on Monday, and comedian and broadcaster Robin Morgan sat in for him during the 9am to midday slot.
He also missed dancing on the Strictly tour in Glasgow on Saturday because of an ankle injury, but he did sing.
