Overview
- BBC and executive producer Sarah James confirmed the exit and said they were heartbroken to see the partnership with Dianne Buswell end early.
- Dennis announced on October 20 that a significant calf tear forced him out, following a doctor-advised bye earlier this month after a vertigo episode.
- The pair had returned on October 18 with a Charleston to “Dance Monkey,” earning 26 out of 40, their top score of the series.
- Buswell dismissed suggestions the departure was staged to protect her pregnancy, saying she feels well and asking fans to respect Dennis’s situation.
- Cast members and fans posted messages of support, and the duo are set to discuss their journey on Strictly: It Takes Two, with the main show continuing with 11 couples.