Jaime Winstone misses Strictly due to torn abdominal muscle

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 08:07 · Archive

Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a torn abdominal muscle during training.

Actress Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing episode after sustaining a torn abdominal muscle during training. The BBC announced the withdrawal on Wednesday afternoon. Winstone has been paired with reigning champion Carlos Gu.

In a statement, Winstone said she was 'in considerable pain' and that her doctors had advised complete rest. She said: 'I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle. As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week.'

Under Strictly's rules, Winstone and Gu will automatically receive a bye through to the next week of the competition, when the BBC said 'it is hoped they will be able to dance again'. The Mirror reports that Winstone sustained the injury during rehearsals for lifts in her salsa routine.

Winstone expressed gratitude for the support she has received. She said: 'I love every moment of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I am praying for a speedy recovery so that I can continue this magical journey. I want to thank everyone for their incredible support so far. It means more than you know.'

Winstone wished the other contestants well for Saturday night's show. The BBC said: 'We wish Jaime the very best as she continues her recovery.' This follows a similar situation earlier in the series when contestant Delta Goodrem also suffered an injury and received a bye.

How it is being reported

• Strictly Come Dancing's Jaime Winstone update as new details emerge over injuryJaime Winstone has been forced to take a break from Strictly Come Dancing this week after suffering an injury during rehearsals but she is hoping to be better for the following weekThe Mirror · 5 Nov, 07:04
• Jaime Winstone to miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing due to injuryThe BBC said the actress had been advised by doctors to rest and as a result would not dance in this weekend’s episode.Evening Standard · 4 Nov, 14:09
• Jaime Winstone Forced To Miss This Week's Strictly Come Dancing Live Show Due To InjuryJaime Winstone will not be appearing on Strictly Come Dancing this week on medical grounds. On Wednesday afternoon, the BBC revealed that Jaime – who is paired up with reigning champion Carlos Gu – will miss Saturday night’s live show after sustaining an injury during training. She said: “I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle. I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal. “As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from…HuffPost UK · 4 Nov, 13:51

In this story: Jaime Winstone · Carlos Gu · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC · Delta Goodrem

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