Overview
- Winstone tore an abdominal muscle during rehearsals and was advised by doctors to rest, which led producers to grant her and partner Carlos Gu a medical bye through last Saturday’s live show (Nov 7).
- In a video posted to social media, Winstone said she and Gu have returned to the rehearsal room and intend to perform on the next live show on Saturday, November 14.
- She and the on‑call medical team say they issued a conditional all‑clear that requires working around the injury, so rehearsals are starting gently and building up toward the planned routine.
- A single unnamed source has said the tear happened during lift practice for a salsa, but that account is not confirmed in official statements and remains unverified.
- Strictly’s medical‑bye rule kept the couple in the competition, cast and judges have publicly sent well‑wishes, and Winstone’s comeback remains contingent on ongoing medical checks and her ability to avoid further injury.