The Strictly Come Dancing hosts addressed Jaime Winstone’s exit on Saturday evening after the actress was compelled to overlook the present resulting from harm.
Jaime, 41, who has survived three dance-offs, has been suggested by medical doctors to relaxation and according to the principles of the BBC One present, she and dance companion Carlos Gu will obtain a bye by to subsequent week when it’s hoped they may have the ability to carry out once more.
And as week seven kicked off, hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe shared their properly needs for Jaime as she continues to recuperate at house.
As Josh defined the principles relating to her absence, Emma stated: ‘We miss you a lot, we’re sending you all our love and hope you get higher quickly.’
Jaime stated in an announcement on Wednesday: ‘I’m completely devastated to not be dancing this weekend resulting from a torn belly muscle. I’m in appreciable ache, and my medical doctors have suggested full relaxation to offer my physique the very best probability to heal.
‘As irritating as it’s, I’ve to place my well being first and comply with their recommendation to step away from dancing this week.
The Strictly Come Dancing judges addressed Jaime Winstone’s exit on Saturday evening after the actress was compelled to overlook the present resulting from harm
As week seven kicked off, hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe shared their properly needs for Jaime as she continues to recuperate at house
‘I really like each second of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I’m praying for a speedy restoration in order that I can proceed this magical journey.
‘I need to thank everybody for his or her unimaginable help up to now. It means greater than you understand. Wishing everybody on the present all of the luck, love and energy for Saturday evening and I hope to be again on that dance flooring very quickly. With love, Jaime.’
In the meantime, Will Finest and Dianne Buswell had been the primary to step foot on the dancefloor for week seven, doing a Quickstep to This Love by Maroon 5.
And the pair gave it loads of vitality, as Motsi commented on his ‘showmanship’, nevertheless, Craig wasn’t as enthusiastic as he famous there was a ‘slight enchancment in your final ballroom however little bit bouncy within the high half, however nice vitality and completely watchable’.
Regardless of the pair having confronted a wardrobe malfunction, with the pearls having fallen off Diane’s gown, the duo bagged an honest rating of 29 factors.
After topping the leaderboard final week with their energetic Charleston, Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola slowed issues down as they took on the Rumba to Yellow by Coldplay.
The pair placed on a shocking show as Lacey confirmed off her flexibility with a jaw-dropping leg carry.
Anton gushed that it was ‘the kind of rumba I like’, whereas Shirley insisted the actress was ‘a lot better than you assume’. In the meantime, after some criticism, Craig remarked that their routine was completely gaw-jus!’
The judges feedback had been mirrored within the scores, with the pair bagging 30 factors.
Jaime, 41, who has survived three dance-offs, has been suggested by medical doctors to relaxation and according to the principles of the BBC One present, she and dance companion Carlos Gu will obtain a bye by to subsequent week
In the meantime, Will Finest and Dianne Buswell had been the primary to step foot on the dancefloor for week seven, doing a Quickstep to This Love by Maroon 5
Regardless of the pair having confronted a wardrobe malfunction, with the pearls having fallen off Diane’s gown, the duo bagged an honest rating of 29 factors
After topping the leaderboard final week with their energetic Charleston, Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola slowed issues down as they took on the Rumba to Yellow by Coldplay
Anton gushed that it was ‘the kind of rumba I like’, whereas Shirley insisted the actress was ‘a lot better than you assume’
Fan favourites Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington had been up subsequent, performing the Cha Cha the Let’s Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez
The efficiency garnered combined suggestions from the judges, with Anton noting that whereas it was ‘spectacular’, they wanted to ‘repair’ their spins
Fan favourites Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington had been up subsequent, performing the Cha Cha the Let’s Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez.
Delta channelled the famous person in a inexperienced frock, with the routine leaving the audiences in raptures.
The efficiency garnered combined suggestions from the judges, with Anton noting that whereas it was ‘spectacular’, they wanted to ‘repair’ their spins, whereas Motsi noticed that it was ‘energetic’ however wanted ‘extra coordination.’
Regardless of this, they nonetheless managed to attain a formidable 31 factors.
After surviving their second dance-off final week, Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu did the Foxtrot to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis.
Motsi was an enormous fan of their efforts, telling Bethany that it was ‘your greatest dance’ and she or he wanted to be ‘proud;’ of herself, however Shirley was much less forthcoming with the reward, stating: ‘I needed extra breath, stretch, fluidity and emotional.’ The pair scored 30 factors.
John Nellis and Katya Jones danced the Salsa to Get Fortunate by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell and Nile Rodgers.
As with the opposite contestants, John and Katya obtained a combined bag of feedback from the judges, with Shirley, regardless of loving the lifts informed the pair they wanted extra rotation, whereas Anton stated it was ‘nice’ however wanted ‘extra groove and rhythm’.
Whereas Craig obtained a refrain of boos from the viewers as he fumed: ‘The wiggles had been like a toddler having a tantrum.’ Regardless of Craig’s lowly 4 factors, the pair managed to bag 26 total.
The programme has come underneath huge scrutiny this yr after the internet hosting trio of Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe changed the outgoing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Whereas Emma is deemed to be a triumph, Josh and former professional dancer Johannes have been criticised for fluffing their traces and timing missteps.
Final week, the Mail on Sunday revealed that BBC bosses know that they should make adjustments to the presenting line-up for subsequent collection.
After surviving their second dance-off final week, Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu did the Foxtrot to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
Motsi was an enormous fan of their efforts, telling Bethany that it was ‘your greatest dance’ and she or he wanted to be ‘proud;’ of herself, however Shirley was much less forthcoming with the reward
John Nellis and Katya Jones danced the Salsa to Get Fortunate by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell and Nile Rodgers
Craig obtained a refrain of boos from the viewers as he fumed: ‘The wiggles had been like a toddler having a tantrum.’ Regardless of Craig’s lowly 4 factors, the pair managed to bag 26 total
Because the twenty fourth collection of Strictly Come Dancing reaches the midway level, amid tumbling scores and criticism of its new presenters, bosses are to carry a disaster assembly.
Present insiders have informed The Mail on Sunday senior producers are ‘bereft’ at how Strictly has been acquired this yr however are refusing to surrender on it.
One supply stated BBC bosses know they’ve a ‘Premier League product’ that is working at a ‘League One customary’.
One supply stated BBC bosses know they’ve a ‘Premier League product’ that is working at a ‘League One customary’.
The insider informed the MoS: ‘No one desires to surrender on Strictly. It is a good present and everybody contained in the BBC believes that.
‘It wants the jazz and glamour put again into it, and they’re decided to do this.
‘There have been conversations, however there may be to be a correct assembly the place concepts might be put ahead on how one can resurrect it for the viewers.
‘Realistically, it is too late for this collection however there isn’t a method that it may well’t be overhauled for subsequent yr.’
Strictly Come Dancing’s outcomes present on Sunday will mark Remembrance Sunday with a particular group efficiency from the Professionals.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
LACEY TURNER
AGE: 38
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Taking part in Stacey Slater on BBC’s EastEnders
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I am so excited and terrified on the identical time however I’ve had so many pals do Strictly and I assumed it was about time that I plunked up the braveness and made my method onto that dance flooring.’
DELTA GOODREM
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Performed Nina Tucker in Neighbours and has launched eight music albums
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve been extremely honoured to carry out on many alternative levels all through my profession – from television, theatre, movie units, to touring my very own exhibits around the globe, there may be nevertheless one stage I’ve by no means stepped onto and that’s the ballroom flooring!’
CACH MERCER
AGE: 25
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Gained Love Island 2025 and is a TikTok influencer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve grown up watching the present with my household and am so excited to now be a part of the forged. Dancing is a large ardour of mine and I can’t wait to study Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the primary time!’
DAME SARAH STOREY
AGE: 48
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Britain’s most profitable Paralympian
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Embarking on a brand new problem so quickly after stepping down as an athlete is massively thrilling.’
BETHANY ANTONIA
AGE: 28
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Performs Girl Baela Targaryen in Home of the Dragon
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve grown up watching Strictly, and I’m so excited to take the problem on and (hopefully!) study a brand new ability.’
GRAEME ‘THE DOGFATHER’ HALL
AGE: 59
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Channel 5 collection Canines Behaving (Very) Badly
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve watched the present for years, so to be part of it appears like a really thrilling problem, albeit greater than a bit nerve-wracking!’
TABBY STOECKER
AGE: 25
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Olympic champion skeleton racer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve had the wildest yr of my life up to now, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing within the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can’t wait to get caught in!’
MELANIE WALTERS
AGE: 64
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Taking part in Gwen West in BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Performing in Pantomime for the final 15 years, my Strictly ‘repair’ has at all times been watching in a dressing room moderately than my entrance room.’
DANI DYER
AGE: 30
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Profitable Love Island and being the daughter of actor Danny Dyer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’m so excited to be again within the ballroom this September! I simply can’t wait to get my dancing sneakers again on and hopefully this time round I can really make it to week one!’
CHRIS APPLETON
AGE: 43
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hairdresser to the celebrities – together with Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’m thrilled to be becoming a member of Strictly and coming house to the UK for this unimaginable expertise. I’ve at all times believed that the most effective issues occur while you take an opportunity and take a look at one thing new.’
WILL BEST
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Massive Brother and beforehand TV
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve been fortunate to do numerous reside telly earlier than, however completely nothing like this. And I can’t wait!’
JAIME WINSTONE
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Starring in movies resembling Kidulthood and Tomb Raider
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’m no stranger to a dance flooring, however the ballroom is an entire new world for me.’
SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS
AGE: 44
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Footballer who performed for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Strictly is certainly exterior my consolation zone, however I’m tremendous excited to get began and actually wanting ahead to the problem!’
LAWRENCE ROBB
AGE: 34
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Performs Mackenzie Boyd on ITV’s Emmerdale
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I can not fairly consider that I’m going to be getting my dancing sneakers on this September on one among my favorite exhibits of all time!’
JOHN NELLIS
AGE: 33
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Face of a well-liked football-focused YouTube channel
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I can not wait to fulfill everybody, study a brand new ability and, hopefully, be a lot better at household events by the top of it!’
