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Dani Dyer forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing due to injury

The TV personality and broadcaster will no longer compete in the new series

Published: 06:00 pm, 23 September 2025
A head and shoulder shot of Dani, a woman with long hair, wearing a dark top, set against a glittering blue background

TV personality and broadcaster Dani Dyer will no longer compete in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, due to injury.

Dani Dyer says: "I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny. I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle. Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so l’ve had to pull out of the show. To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on."

Sarah James, Executive Producer, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios says: “Dani has brought so much passion, joy and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to the most sensational start. Everyone on the show is incredibly sad that she's no longer able to compete in this year's series. We send her all our love and best wishes for a swift recovery, and we very much hope to welcome her back to the ballroom in the future."

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