Evans, the Radio 2 breakfast DJ, had previously described tabloid criticism as "facile and fictitious".
They also got a mention on Chris Evans's Radio 2 breakfast radio show.
The Radio 2 breakfast DJ, who has a huge car collection, told listeners on Wednesday: "This is not true.
Singer-songwriter Gary Barlow, speaking on Chris Evans's Radio 2 breakfast show, said: "We're all still copying his work.
Radio 2 breakfast DJ Chris Evans remains by some distance the DJ most people choose to wake up to.
Saturday 9 a.m. 2) Breakfast on Broadway Norey's (156 Broadway; 401-847-4971) is the best new restaurant in town.
Former Radio 1 Breakfast Show nuisance Chris Evans managed to reinvent himself as a Radio 2 Breakfast Show host.
Chris Evans BBC Radio 2 breakfast show lost 270,000 listeners, falling from 9.69 million to 9.42 million.
Evans, presenter of the Radio 2 breakfast show, missed out on a Sony gold despite being nominated for two awards.
Chris Evans's Radio 2 breakfast show has also seen a dip in listeners, although not as significantly.
✒"Bums!" tweeted BBC Radio 2 breakfast DJ Chris Evans when England lost out in its bid to host the 2018 football World Cup finals.
