‘Neighbours' star Stefan Dennis has been forced to withdraw from ‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 due to injury.
In a statement Dennis says: “This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey. Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the comp and achieve more great dances along the way, I was told that on Saturday I had torn my calf so significantly that I am now forced to withdraw from the show.
“I can’t tell you how devastated I am to have to leave so prematurely especially, as there has been, and still is, so much love and support from everyone for both Dianne and myself. I owe both the Strictly Family and Dianne a massive debt of gratitude for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of being able to dance with my wife. (When my leg is better)
“Fun fact for all the avid Neighbours fans… it’s the same leg! 😂”
Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios says: “We've adored having Stefan on Strictly Come Dancing, and are heartbroken that his Strictly journey – and his fantastic partnership with Dianne Buswell – has been cut short. It's been a joy to see him embrace the series with such enthusiasm and we really hope that, once better, he will keep dancing.”
Stefan and Dianne will be interviewed on ‘Strictly: It Takes Two' on Wednesday 22 October from 6.30pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 will continue with 11 couples this weekend at 6.20pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
