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”.

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

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

What kind of person says that anyway, but what kind of nutter does that when they are being filmed?’ asked Kelly

Evans was paired with Katya Jones on the TV show and current tour 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",

Wynne Evans is reportedly fighting to save his £1 million deal with GoCompare after being axed from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. The Welsh opera singer shot to fame as the moustachiod Gio Compario in the famous adverts for the insurance comparison website in 2009.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has issued a statement to confirm he has pulled out of the show's live tour. The 54-year-old was set to take to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena tonight alongside partner,

The singer and broadcaster has apologised for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment.