What Happened?
The usual Sunday elimination on Strictly Come Dancing has been cancelled following Nigel Harman's unexpected withdrawal from the competition. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman broke the news to fans, revealing that Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, Annabel Croft, and Ellie Leach have all been given a free pass to the semi-final.
The Reason Behind Nigel Harman's Exit
Nigel Harman, a former EastEnders actor, was unfortunately forced to withdraw from the competition after sustaining a rib injury during rehearsals. His fall during practice led to his departure from the show.
Result Show Chaos
Nigel Harman's exit has thrown Sunday's results show into chaos. Show bosses are now scrambling to fill the half-hour slot left vacant by his absence.
What to Expect Next
During tomorrow night's show, viewers will find out which two dances the remaining couples will tackle in the upcoming semi-final. In addition, the professional dancers will perform a spectacular group number inspired by My Fair Lady. Notably, Joss Stone will also be performing from the brand new musical The Time Traveller's Wife.
Nigel Harman's Emotional Farewell
On Saturday night's show, Nigel Harman made an appearance and fought back tears as he discussed his forced exit from the competition. Despite the disappointment, he expressed his love for the experience and the show. He also mentioned the difficulty of facing his professional dancing partner, Katya Jones.
