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Wynne Evans breaks his silence: Strictly Come Dancing star takes to social media after agreeing with the BBC to 'take time out'
The BBC had previously refused to release a statement on whether or not Wynne Evans has been axed from Strictly's live tour, just hours before he is set to appear at the Liverpool show.
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. Dr Charlotte Proudman, founder of Right to Equality, told the Mail: ‘Welcoming Wynne Evans back into the workplace alongside the woman he objectified suggests sexualised comments about women carry no real consequences. 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.
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