Wynne Evans kicked off Strictly tour after 'inappropriate' comment

During a photocall for the tour in Birmingham, Evans was filmed appearing to use a lewd sexual term in reference to Janette Manrara, who is hosting the Strictly live tour.

Evans appeared to say “spit roast” as the host stood between him and Jamie Borthwick, another Strictly contestant. Borthwick did not take part in the exchange.

It was announced on Monday that Evans, who hosts a daily mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Wales, had been replaced by Robin Morgan, another presenter.

A BBC spokesman said: “Wynne is taking some time off from his show on Radio Wales.” The corporation did not give a date for Evans’s return or say whether he had been formally suspended.

In an apology issued after the Mail on Sunday published the video, Evans said: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

A spokesman for the live tour, produced in association with 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.”

The cast are set to take to the stage in Liverpool on Tuesday night in one of the 12 dates left on the Strictly live tour. Evans pulled out of a Glasgow performance of the tour on Saturday, citing an ankle injury.