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 Mail on Sunday reported that he made a sexualised remark as the tour’s dancers prepared for a group photo at the tour’s launch.

On Monday, the BBC said he was “taking time off” from presenting his weekday show on BBC Radio Wales.

“I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing,” he said on Tuesday.

“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.

“Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”