Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans will be taking time off from presenting his BBC Radio Wales show.
The Welsh opera singer, 53, came under fire for making an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch earlier this month.
Evans was heard making a sexual comment to a woman in a video filmed during the tour launch event on January 16, The Mail On Sunday reported.
The singer, known for appearing on the Go.Compare insurance adverts, has since shared his “sincere apology” for the remark.
The BBC has now announced his hiatus from his show.
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.
Evans typically hosts a weekday morning music and chat radio on the station, but broadcaster Robin Morgan sat in for him on Monday during the 9am to midday slot.
Morgan will continue to present in Evans’ place during his absence, it is understood.
On Sunday, Evans apologised for his comment, saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise.”
It is understood he was given a warning over the remark by tour producers.
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.”
Evans missed dancing on the tour in Glasgow on Saturday due to an ankle injury, but he did sing.
In a series of videos shared to Jones’ Instagram story on Sunday, the opera singer and radio presenter could be seen back on stage dancing.
The tour next stops at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the First Direct Arena Leeds on Thursday and Friday.
Evans and his professional partner Jones previously had to apologise for a “joke” that saw her move Evans’ hand from her waist during the BBC show last year.
In another moment, Jones appeared to not want to high-five her celebrity partner, which they called “a running joke”.
Chaperones have been put in place during Strictly rehearsals after a review was launched by the BBC last year following contestants complaining about conduct in training.
Aside from his presenting duties, Evans has performed in the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Of The Opera and won 2023’s Celebrity MasterChef.
