Strictly elimination is CANCELLED after Nigel Harman quits – throwing Sunday’s results show into chaos
STRICTLY’s usual Sunday elimination has been cancelled.
Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman revealed Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams, Annabel Croft and Ellie Leach have all been given a free pass to the semi-final after Nigel Harman quit.
The former EastEnders actor was forced to withdraw from the competition after he fell during rehearsals and injured his rib.
It’s thrown Sunday’s results show into chaos – as bosses scramble to fill the half-hour slot.
Claudia told viewers: “On tomorrow night’s show we’ll be finding out which two dances our remaining couples will tackle in next week’s semi final.”
Tess added: “Our professional dancers will perform a spectacular group number inspired by My Fair Lady.”
“And the very brilliant Joss Stone will be performing from brand new musical the Time Traveller’s Wife,” added Claudia.
Nigel appeared on Saturday night’s show and fought back tears about being forced to pull out of the competition.
an emotional Nigel said: “I was leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some handsome men, and as I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed I was in A&E.
“I’ve done something to my rib, it’s quite painful and I’m a little bit high on painkillers but I’m having a lovely time.”
He continued: “I’ve loved it and I’m loving it. It’s too soon to say loved.
“This hasn’t really sunk in, when I watched everyone come down the stairs, I was like ‘this is real, I’m not part of this anymore’ and that was quite sad.”
Glancing over at his pro partner, he continued: “I’ve been avoiding Katya all day because that makes it really real as well.”