Piers Morgan has issued a scathing response to the controversy surrounding Wynne Evans' unexpected exit from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour this week.

The BBC were already set to meet with Wynne Evans at the beginning of next week in the aftermath of his vile comments

He stepped down from the Strictly tour on Tuesday following his remark to Janette Manrara about a "spit roast". Go Up CEO Edward Coram-James has suggested Wynne's future at the BBC is potentially in doubt following the latest scandal.

The unscripted branch of broadcasting union Bectu, claim they “previously raised concerns with the BBC" about Wynne Evans being in the Strictly line-up" in the latest development

It comes after the Welsh opera singer was axed from the live tour after comments made on camera to host Janette Manrara

The Mail on Sunday said Evans made the sexualised remark at the Birmingham Arena as the group of dancers and their celebrity partners 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.

Wynne Evans has been dropped from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing live tour following "repeated warnings about his conduct". The Go Compare personality landed in hot water after it came to light on Saturday that he had made an offensive sexual remark regarding one of the female hosts of the show,

Wynne Evans has stepped back from his BBC Radio Wales show following an apology for making an "inappropriate and unacceptable" comment at the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch event