WYNNE Evans is set to be axed from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour following his crude remark to Janette Manrara. The under fire opera singer, who turned 53 yesterday, joked about having a

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", to "prioritise my wellbeing". The Welsh tenor's statement came two days after he apologised for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment.

The presenter and dancer is currently touring the country as the host of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2025

The first interviewee asserted it was "the right decision" for Wynne to take a step back, disclosing to the crew: "I do think it was the right decision, the way Strictly is, it's all about love and joy and spreading that."

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has recently expressed her support for former contestant and partner Wynne Evans after reports he is not taking part in the show's live tour

Katya Jones has thrown her support behind dancing partner Wynne Evans after he stepped down from the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour. The 53-year-old opera singer - who is best known for appearing in the GoCompare adverts - competed on the BBC Latin and ballroom show with Katya last year and had been starring in the nationwide tour alongside his fellow contestants but he quit this week after it emerged that he had made a comment that was deemed sexually inappropriate during a photo call.