Dani Dyer-Bowen “heartbroken” as Strictly Come Dancing dreams end after fracturing her ankle
Dani Dyer-Bowen has said she is “heartbroken” after having to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing due to an ankle fracture.
Dani Dyer-Bowen has said she is “heartbroken” after having to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing. The TV personality’s ballroom dreams came to an early end when she fractured her ankle in a fall during rehearsals.
The 29-year-old said: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny. I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.
“Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so l’ve had to pull out of the show. To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.”
Sarah James, executive producer, BBC Studios said: “Dani has brought so much passion, joy and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to the most sensational start.
“Everyone on the show is incredibly sad that she’s no longer able to compete in this year’s series. We send her all our love and best wishes for a swift recovery, and we very much hope to welcome her back to the ballroom in the future.”
After the news that Dani Dyer-Bowen had withdrawn from Strictly was announced on the show’s Instagram, head judge Shirley Ballas replied: “I’m so so sorry. But health is most important. Get well soon Angel.”
Amy Dowden said she was “absolutely gutted” for Dyer-Bowen and her dancer partner Nikita Kuzmin. The professional dancer added: “Sending you so much love and a speedy recovery.”
The TV star’s father, the actor Danny Dyer, posted a broken heart emoji.