Stefan Dennis has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing resulting from damage.
The 66-year-old actor – who’s greatest identified for taking part in Paul Robinson in Neighbours – has been compelled to withdraw from the BBC present after tearing a calf muscle.
Stefan – who was partnered with Strictly skilled Dianne Buswell – mentioned in a press release: “This morning I woke as much as probably the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey.
“Simply after I had lastly gained the arrogance to do properly with my dancing within the comp and obtain extra nice dances alongside the best way, I used to be instructed that on Saturday I had torn my calf so considerably that I’m now compelled to withdraw from the present.
“I can’t let you know how devastated I’m to have to go away so prematurely particularly, as there was, and nonetheless is, a lot love and help from everybody for each Dianne and myself.
“I owe each the Strictly household and Dianne an enormous debt of gratitude for giving me the chance to fulfil my dream of having the ability to dance with my spouse. (When my leg is healthier).”
Sarah James, the manager producer of BBC Studios, has additionally expressed her disappointment for Stefan.
She mentioned: “We have adored having Stefan on Strictly Come Dancing, and are heartbroken that his Strictly journey – and his implausible partnership with Dianne Buswell – has been lower brief.
“It has been a pleasure to see him embrace the sequence with such enthusiasm and we actually hope that, as soon as higher, he’ll hold dancing.”
Stefan was compelled to overlook Film Week resulting from sickness, and he solely resumed coaching final week.
The actor mentioned in a clip earlier than his return to the present: “Hello everybody, simply need to say thanks very a lot for all of your help and properly needs whereas I used to be away final week.
“We’re again within the coaching room, aren’t we, and if all goes properly – which it can – I’ll be again on the ground with the stunning Dianne this Saturday.”