Wynne Evans is axed from Strictly live tour after ‘repeated warnings about his behaviour’ as BBC prepare to release statement

Wynne Evans has been axed from the Strictly live tour.

A source has told The Sun: ‘He’s had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to reign it in. He’s not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safegaurad everyone.

‘He’s had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection.

‘He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It’s been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.’

BBC Studios will be releasing a statement later today, it has been reported.

There are 12 dates left on the tour with the cast due to take to the stage in Liverpool tonight. 

Wynne was recorded earlier this month crudely suggesting a three-way sex session with presenter Janette, 41, using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’.

On Monday, Wynne accepted the BBC’s offer to take time off from his BBC Wales show, which he has been hosting from regional studios while he has been taking part on the tour 

On Monday, Wynne accepted the BBC’s offer to take time off from his BBC Wales show, which he has been hosting from regional studios while he has been taking part on the nationwide tour. 

A source told MailOnline the break was sparked by the furore surrounding his comment, plus the fact he is still mourning his older brother Huw, who died earlier this month, combined with the physical toll of being on the road. 

His Strictly co-stars stars were said to be rallying around the Welshman on his birthday, after the BBC confirmed he’s been granted leave from his radio show. 

Wynne was comforted by his co-stars on his 53rd birthday on Monday, as they’re mindful of his fragile mental health.

An insider said: ‘Wynne is being supported by his co-stars, they’re making a big push to ensure he’s ok as they’re worried about his mental health.

‘He’s had a tough few days and with it being his birthday today, they’re making a real effort to show he’s not alone.’ 

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

In an update on Sunday it was revealed that the presenter was ‘hauled over the coals’ and issued a final warning by bosses for the comment but there were calls for the BBC to take further action.

His new BBC travel show with Joanna Page aired on Monday night despite the furore. 

Wynne was comforted by his co-stars on his 53rd birthday on Monday, as they’re mindful of his fragile mental health 

His gross comment came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour and swiftly earned a rebuke from BBC bosses who told him: ‘We will not tolerate such behaviour.’

Wynne’s latest crass comments came as he posed for pictures with Janette Manrara, 41, a professional dancer who is hosting the live tour, and EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, 30. 

The reaction of Janette is unclear on the footage as she is momentarily obscured by other Strictly stars. But Borthwick appears to wince as Wynne sniggers to himself.

Evans pulled out of a Glasgow performance of the Strictly tour on Saturday, citing an ankle injury. But he told The Mail on Sunday: ‘My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.’

A spokesman for BBC Studios and the Strictly Live tour producers 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.’

The incident was captured on video and audio by a Mail on Sunday reporter at the official launch of this year’s tour at the Birmingham Arena ten days ago, and brings new embarrassment to the BBC after a string of scandals.

In the MoS film Evans stands in the middle of a line-up of 20 celebrities and dancers as Janette, who hosts the TV spin-off Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, is summoned to join them. As she approaches, Wynne warns her with a grin: ‘Not too close to Jamie!’

He then pulls a suggestive face at the actor, behind Janette’s back, as she moves between them. It is at this point that Wynne makes his disgusting joke at her expense. 

Seconds later, her dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec, who was standing nearby, asks her: ‘Darling, are you OK?’ She replies curtly: ‘Yep.’ 

Ms Manrara’s spokeswoman said the host had been ‘unaware of this comment by Wynne’ which was audible to our reporter filming with a mobile phone 20 yards away.

That his ‘spit-roast’ comment was made at a media event will infuriate Corporation bosses still struggling to repair Strictly’s tainted image following bullying complaints and junior staff’s claims of a ‘toxic’ behind-the-scenes culture.