Josh Widdicombe Shares Unfortunate Strictly News on Jaime Winstone
Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe told viewers on Saturday, November 7, that Jaime Winstone could not dance in the live show because of a torn abdominal muscle. Winstone and partner Carlos Gu get an automatic bye into next week.
Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe shares unfortunate news at the start of the live show on Saturday, November 7: actress Jaime Winstone could not perform because of injury. Winstone and her professional partner Carlos Gu were absent from the line-up and go straight through to next week.
Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe opened the programme with the announcement. Saturday's episode was the midway stage of the contest, with the remaining couples back on the dance floor to impress the judges and viewers at home.
The judging panel is Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.
What the hosts said
Minutes into the broadcast, Widdicombe told viewers: "Unfortunately we are missing one couple, Jaime and Carlos. Jaime has been advised not to perform this weekend on medical grounds. Under the rules of the competition she receives a bye through to next week."
Willis spoke directly to Winstone. "Jaime, we know you're watching from home tonight we miss you so much and we're sending you all our love and we hope you get better soon," she said.
Torn abdominal muscle
Winstone had broken the news earlier in the week. She said she was "absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle."
She added that she was in considerable pain and that her doctors had advised complete rest to give her body the best chance to heal. Stepping away, she said, meant putting her health first, however frustrating.
Winstone also thanked the show's supporters and wished everyone taking part "all the luck, love and strength" for Saturday night. She said she hoped to be back on the dance floor very soon.
BBC statement and what comes next
A BBC spokesperson confirmed that doctors had advised Winstone to rest and that she would not dance in this weekend's show. "In line with the rules of the show, Jaime and Carlos will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again," the spokesperson said.
Gu won last year's Strictly title with former footballer Karen Carney. The BBC said it wished Winstone "the very best as she continues her recovery."
The results show follows on Sunday at 7.10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
