Former EastEnders Actor Forced to Withdraw
Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has announced a major shake-up to the show after this week's elimination was cancelled due to Nigel Harman's shock exit. The former EastEnders actor fell during rehearsals and injured his rib, forcing him to withdraw from the competition.
Scores Carried Over to Next Week
Host Claudia Winkleman confirmed that no one will be leaving the competition this weekend because of Nigel's injury. Instead, the scores from this week's performances will be carried over to next week. Shirley Ballas, one of the judges, emphasized the importance of the leaderboard and how the scores will determine the couples' positions in the semi-final.
Pressure Builds for Semi-Final
With no dance-off this week, the pressure is on for the semi-final. The results show was thrown into chaos as producers had to fill the half-hour slot. Some fans were unimpressed with what they called a "filler" episode and questioned the need for a show without the dance-off.
Nigel Harman Speaks Out
Nigel Harman appeared on Saturday night's show and became emotional as he talked about being forced to leave the competition. He explained how he injured his rib during a leap and expressed his love for the experience. Nigel also mentioned the sadness of no longer being part of the show and avoiding his professional partner, Katya, as it made his withdrawal feel more real.
