Strictly Come Dancing hosts' emotional message for Stefan Dennis as he pulls out of show
This week, Strictly Come Dancing hosts Movie Week for the celebs and pros, but Stefan Dennis won't be taking to the dancefloor due to illness - as revealed yesterday
Tonight, the Strictly Come Dancing celebrities and pros took to the Dance Floor for Movie Week - minus one couple.
Last night, it was revealed that Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, who is paired with Dianne Buswell, would be giving the live show a miss this week, after coming down with an illness. The BBC show revealed the news in an Instagram statement last night, which read: "Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
“In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again.”
A post in the comments from Dennis’s official account read: “A huge cheers and thanks to everyone who has been supporting myself and Dianne. So sorry to disappoint for tomorrow night but I expect to be back on deck with a full recovery and a rip roaring dance next week to make up.”
Dianne also commented on the post, in which she sent her love to her partner. "Sending all my Aussie love steffo. I know how much you wanted to dance!"
Tonight, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced: "Stefan and Dianne aren't with us as Stefan has been unwell this week and has been advised not to dance by the medical team. As per the rules they are going to bye through to next Saturday.
"We are all wishing Stefan a very speedy recovery, lots of love from all of us," they said.
Earlier today, professional dancer Dianne, who is expecting her first child with YouTuber Joe Sugg, cleared up rumours around Stefan's absence from the show.
“Just to clarify I’ve had lots of people messaging me thinking this is a cover up for me not being able to dance?!” she wrote on her Instagram story.
“Firstly, we wouldn’t lie, especially about someone being sick. And secondly, I am fine. Yes I am pregnant, but I’m also very capable and feeling good!”
She continued: “Thirdly, there are things in place if any pros were to get sick or injured.”
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