Broadcaster Wynne Evans will be “taking time off” from presenting his show on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Wales has confirmed.

It follows controversy around Evans’ behaviour as he apologised for what he called an “inappropriate and unacceptable” comment during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch earlier this month.

The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group 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.

A representative for Evans confirmed he will continue to take part in the Strictly series tour across the UK until 9 February, including the show on Monday evening in Liverpool.

In a statement issued to BBC News on Sunday, Evans said his language was “inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise”.

Evans was expected to present his BBC Radio Wales show on Monday morning, but in a statement, BBC Wales said that comedian Robin Morgan, who has covered for Evans in the past, will be presenting in Evans’ place while he takes some time off.

A spokesperson for the Strictly Live Tour and BBC Studios said they had made it very clear to Evans that they “do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour”.

They added they were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints.

The Welsh opera star has previously faced criticism for “awkward moments” with professional dance partner Katya Jones during last year’s Strictly Come Dancing series.

But both Jones and Evans insisted the incidents – where Jones looked to decline a high-five from Evans and appeared to move Evans’ hand from her waist – was just a “running joke” between the pair.