Dani Dyer Quits Strictly After Shocking Ankle Fracture
Strictly Come Dancing star Dani Dyer has been forced to pull out of the competition after fracturing her ankle. The injury came just days after her quickstep debut with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin on Saturday’s launch show.
Dani revealed she took a nasty tumble on Friday, thinking it was a simple rolled foot. An MRI scan later delivered the brutal news – a fractured ankle.
“After an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle,” Dani confirmed. “Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so I’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.”
Strictly Boss Sends Dani Best Wishes
BBC Studios executive producer Sarah James shared the team’s sadness at Dani’s exit:
“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 this year.”
“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.”
Strictly 2025 Line-Up Still Sizzles
Dani’s depart won’t stop the Strictly magic. This year’s full line-up promises fireworks:
- Lewis Cope & Katya Jones
- La Voix & Aljaž Škorjanec
- Karen Carney & Carlos Gu
- Ross King & Jowita Przystal
- Alex Kingston & Johannes Radebe
- Vicky Pattison & Kai Widdrington
- Stefan Dennis & Dianne Buswell
- Chris Robshaw & Nadiya Bychkova
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen Hauer
- Thomas Skinner & Amy Dowden
- George Clarke & Alexis Warr
- Balvinder Sopal & Julian Caillon
- Ellie Goldstein & Vito Coppola
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink & Lauren Oakley
When and Where to Watch
Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer at 6.55pm. Get ready for all the glitz, drama – and heartbreak – live from the ballroom.
