Wynne Evans breaks silence and apologises for ‘inappropriate’ language during Strictly tour launch

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Wynne Evans has apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch.The Welsh opera singer, 52, who is known for the Go.Compare insurance ads, has been touring with the live show after competing on the BBC One show with Katya Jones last year.

Wynne missed dancing on the tour in Glasgow on Saturday, 25 January, due to an ankle injury but is hoping to return.The Mail on Sunday reported that he was heard making the remark to a woman in a video filmed during the launch event on 16 January.

He is believed to have been given a warning over the remark by tour producers. In a statement, Wynne said: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise.” 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.” Wynne shared images of his bruised ankle in a story on Instagram.