After Evans continued receiving criticism, Jones jumped to his defence on Strictly companion show It Takes Two. The professional dancer said she “can’t bear” seeing Evans in distress over the situation, calling their interactions nothing more than an “inside joke”. However, Jones admitted the joke was “silly” and “bad”.

WYNNE Evans’s Strictly co-stars have rallied around him following his decision to step back from the tour and his BBC work commitments. Insiders told The Sun that Wynne, 53, was at home in Wales

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans is said to be in a 'very bad way' after being axed from the Strictly tour following his offensive comment at a photocall.