Strictly star Stefan Dennis confirms he's back in rehearsals after missing Saturday's live show due to illness
He's planning on making his BBC ballroom comeback this weekend
Strictly Come Dancing star Stefan Dennis appeared on It Takes Two via video message tonight (October 13) and confirmed that he and Dianne Buswell are back in the training room.
Stefan and Dianne were forced to miss Saturday night’s live show (October 11) after the Neighbours heart-throb fell ill.
However, on the BBC Two spin-off show tonight, Stefan confirmed that he’s back dancing with Dianne. It came after his wife Gail cast doubt on his future in the competition.
Stefan Dennis confirms Strictly future
The pair appeared on It Takes Two tonight and Stefan confirmed that he is planning on being back in the ballroom this coming weekend.
He also explained that he and Dianne have been back in rehearsals today.
He said: “Hi everyone. Just want to say thank you very much for all your support and well wishes while I was away last week. We’re back in the training room and, if all goes well – which it will – I’m going to be back on the floor with the lovely Dianne this Saturday. I’m looking forward to it.”
Dianne then said: “And what dance are we doing?” “We might be just doing the Charleston,” he said, as they both gave a jazz hands wave.
The Strictly pro then commented: “But honestly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support and love. And we are very, very excited to be back in the training room. Mwah!”
What happened to Stefan Dennis last week?
Stefan and Dianne were forced to miss Saturday’s live show – a Movie Week special – due to the actor’s illness.
A statement shared on Friday night by the BBC read: “Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, he will not dance this weekend.”
It added: “In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again.”
Stefan had been due to perform a Waltz with Dianne on Saturday night. Dressed as Shrek, they were due to dance to It Is You (I Have Loved) from the movie. Dianne did feature on the show in the Clauditorium. However, Stefan was noticeably absent.
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