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BBC<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nBroadcaster Wynne Evans will be “taking time off” from presenting his show on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Wales has confirmed. <\/p>\n It follows controversy around Evans’ behaviour as he apologised for what he called an “inappropriate and unacceptable”<\/a> comment during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch earlier this month.<\/p>\n The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group prepared for a photo on stage.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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. <\/p>\n In a statement issued to BBC News on Sunday, Evans said his language was “inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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”. <\/p>\n They added they were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Welsh opera star has previously faced criticism for “awkward moments”<\/a> with professional dance partner Katya Jones during last year’s Strictly Come Dancing series.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n