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strictly come dance star diane buswell have put to rest rumors that this is why Stefan Dennis will not be performing this weekend.
It was announced on Friday (October 10) Neighbour Star will not take part in tonight’s Movie Week episode Due to illness.
In accordance with the rules of the program, Dennis and Buswell will Get a pass for next week Episodes when it is expected that the actor will be good enough to perform.
Hours before Saturday’s (October 11) live show, Buswell addressed claims that she was responsible for his absence.
“Just to clarify that a lot of people have been messaging me thinking it’s to cover up my not being able to dance?” she wrote on Instagram.
“First of all, we wouldn’t lie, especially about someone being sick. And second of all, I’m fine. Yes, I’m pregnant, but I’m also very capable and feeling great!”
She continued: “Thirdly, there are certain things that happen if a professional becomes ill or injured.”
The 36-year-old dancer is the first star to compete strictly While pregnant.
News of Dennis’ illness was announced during Friday night’s episode strictly companion show it takes twoBuswell wrote on Instagram: “Sending Australian love to the amazing @stefandennis7, you’re such a trooper and I know how much you wanted to dance.”
Dennis, 66, is best known for playing villainous businessman Paul Robinson in the Australian soap opera NeighbourIs partnered with buswellWho won the competition last year with comedian Chris McCausland.
His illness is the latest blow to this year’s season after fellow contestant Danny Dyer was forced to leave the competition When he fractured his ankle during rehearsals before the first live broadcast. he was replaced love island star Amber Davis, who was chosen at the last minute as Nikita Kuzmin’s celebrity partner.
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Before that, in August game of Thrones Star Christian Nairn also withdrew from the series due to medical reasons. he was replaced emmerdale Actor Lewis Cope.
Earlier this week, Vicky Pattison and partner Kai Widdington missed a scheduled appearance it takes two Due to illness.
On Instagram, Pattison shared a photo of the items she needed for recovery, including lozenges, cough syrup, ginger shots, oranges and juice, but said she would be healthy enough to dance on Saturday night.
tonight’s episode strictly Movie Week sees the return of a beloved event during the show in which couples dance to famous film soundtracks.
Dennis and Buswell were to perform a waltz of “Is It You (I’ve Loved)” Shrek.
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