Overview

• The BBC said doctors advised the Neighbours actor to rest, so he will not dance this weekend and will receive a bye to the following show with partner Dianne Buswell.
• Their planned Movie Week routine was a Waltz to It Is You (I Have Loved) from Shrek, which will now be missed.
• Dennis posted on Strictly’s social channels to apologise to supporters and said he expects to return next week.
• Buswell sent well-wishes on Instagram, judge Motsi Mabuse added support, and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara announced the update on air.
• The series has faced other health-related changes this year, including Dani Dyer’s withdrawal and replacement by Amber Davies after an ankle fracture.