Strictly Come Dancing bosses have slammed the door on a fan-favourite return for former contestant...

Published: 7:54 pm October 22, 2025
Updated: 7:54 pm October 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have slammed the door on a fan-favourite return for former contestant Chris Robshaw. This comes after Stefan Dennis dramatically pulled out of the show with an injury.

Fans Furious as Rugby Star Snubbed

Following Dennis’s shock exit on Monday, Strictly fans begged the BBC to bring back the ex-England rugby captain. However, the message from the top was crystal clear: no chance.

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A BBC insider said: The judges have had the final say on Chris’s future in the competition and we would not seek to overturn that. So he will not be returning to compete on Strictly Come Dancing.

The broadcaster also confirmed the final will still go ahead as planned — just with three finalists instead of the usual four.

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