Actor Nigel Harman was seen leaving the Strictly Come Dancing studio for the final time, looking downcast and nursing an injured rib. Nigel, 50, appeared in last night's live show for the last time, announcing that he would be leaving the show due to his injury. He and his dance partner Katya Jones spoke to Claudia Winkleman about the shocking incident that led to Nigel's withdrawal from the competition.
Untimely Exit
Nigel Harman appeared worse for wear as he departed the Strictly Come Dancing studio after being forced to quit the show due to an injury. The Casualty star was seen clutching his injured rib with an unhappy expression as he left the studio for the final time.
An Unexpected Injury
Nigel Harman and Katya Jones revealed the reason behind Nigel's departure from the show. Nigel explained that he injured himself while leaping off a rostrum and was unable to perform due to the pain in his rib. Despite the disappointment, both Nigel and Katya expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to create magic on the dancefloor.
Disappointment and Farewell
Nigel Harman and Katya Jones were hoping to continue in the competition but were informed that Nigel had to withdraw. They bid their cast-mates goodbye and expressed their disappointment at not being able to perform their planned Charleston routine to Step in Time from Disney's Mary Poppins in the quarter-finals.
An emotional Katya gushed about Nigel's dedication to the show and the sacrifices he made for his family. She expressed her pride in their journey and wished Nigel all the best in his recovery.
Overall, it was a bittersweet farewell for Nigel Harman as he left Strictly Come Dancing due to his unfortunate injury. Fans will surely miss his presence on the show and wish him a speedy recovery.
