After Evans continued receiving criticism, Jones jumped to his defence on Strictly companion show It Takes Two. The professional dancer said she “can’t bear” seeing Evans in distress over the situation, calling their interactions nothing more than an “inside joke”. However, Jones admitted the joke was “silly” and “bad”.

Katya Jones breaks silence after Wynne Evans Strictly tour departure - Professional dancer was partnered with under-fire opera singer

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans is said to be in a 'very bad way' after being axed from the Strictly tour following his offensive comment at a photocall.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant has confirmed he has pulled out of the live tour amid reports of an inappropriate sexual comment.

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans is in a 'bad way' after he was axed from the BBC tour amid the backlash over his use of a vulgar term for sex, say friends

The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group of dancers and their celebrity partners prepared for a photo on stage. 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.

Wynne Evans has been dropped from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing live tour following "repeated warnings about his conduct". The Go Compare personality landed in hot water after it came to light on Saturday that he had made an offensive sexual remark regarding one of the female hosts of the show,

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