Dani Dyer has despatched a heartfelt message to her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars forward of tonight’s first stay present. The 29-year-old was compelled to withdraw from the competitors earlier this week on account of an damage. On Tuesday, she was dominated out of the competition after a fall throughout rehearsals fractured her ankle. Regardless of her incapacity to take part, Dani has prolonged her assist to her fellow contestants.
In a put up on her Instagram tales, the mother-of-three penned: “Good luck to all of the beautiful solid beginning their Strictly journey tonight. Cannot wait to observe you all, so proud and understand how arduous you’ve got all been working.. see you all quickly.” The official Strictly Come Dancing Instagram account confirmed the unlucky information of Dani’s departure, captioning it: “Sadly on account of an damage Dani Dyer is not in a position to compete in #Strictly 2025. She’ll be sorely missed and we want her a speedy restoration.”
Dani defined: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed humorous. I assumed I had rolled my foot nevertheless it swelled up so badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it seems I’ve fractured my ankle.
“Apparently, doing the Quickstep on a fracture shouldn’t be advisable, and the docs have stated I’m not allowed to bop, so I’ve needed to pull out of the present.
“To say I am heartbroken is the most important understatement. I’m so going to overlook dancing with Nikita however will after all be watching intently and cheering all of the {couples} on.”
Following the announcement, Sarah James, Government Producer, BBC Studios stated: “Dani has introduced a lot ardour, pleasure and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to probably the most sensational begin.
“Everybody on the present is extremely unhappy that she’s not in a position to compete on this yr’s sequence. We ship her all our love and greatest needs for a swift restoration, and we very a lot hope to welcome her again to the ballroom sooner or later.”
Dani’s skilled dance accomplice, Nikita Kuzmin, shared his devastation on Instagram, revealing how “gutted” he felt about lacking out on performing along with her throughout a stay broadcast.
He wrote: “So so gutted to have completed our journey earlier than it even correctly began. The quantity of guffaws and enjoyable we had on this brief time was unbelievable! Actually beloved our partnership and hope that sooner or later we will truly get to week 1 lol however, well being is crucial factor,” Nikita expressed, alongside a group of images and clips exhibiting their rehearsal periods and look on the launch programme.
Responding to Nikita’s put up, she commented: “I am crying once more. Thanks for being one of the best instructor ever… you’re the kindest most superb particular person. Going to overlook our laughs and dancing with you… let’s strive once more sooner or later and kind our group identify.”
The BBC has introduced that Love Island star and West Finish performer Amber Davies will step in to exchange Dani, partnering with Nikita on Strictly Come Dancing.
Earlier than her debut on tonight’s present, Amber expressed: “This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I’ve watched Strictly with my household since I used to be youthful and to now be a part of the present is a dream come true. I’ll give it my all and I’m sending Dani nicely needs for a speedy restoration. I hope I do her proud.”
