BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones reveals Nigel Harman's late-night texts

Baffled Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking 'what's the point' after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirmed details about the usual results show. It was all change this weekend after an unexpected exit from the BBC One dance contest - and not because of the dreaded dance-off.

Nigel Harman was forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing on medical grounds after injuring his ribs.The Casualty star joined Claudia Winkleman to address his exit with professional partner Katya Jones. Explaining his injury, Nigel said: "I was leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some very handsome men and, as I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed, I was in A&E.

Some Strictly Come Dancing were united in their 'hate' as they told producers of the show what they 'need' during a bit of a different quarter-final. It was supposed to be crunch time in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) with the couples competing for a place in the semi-finals.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers had a common one-word response to Annabel Croft's latest 'emotional' routine on Saturday evening.The former tennis ace performed second with Johannes Radebe, dancing a Foxtrot to For Good from the musical Wicked, wearing a black sparkly dress and with a green painted face like Elphaba from the musical. She got great comments from the judges, with Anton Du Beke praising her frame as "the best in the whole competition" and saying their performance mirrored their relationship "perfectly".

Not all Strictly Come Dancing viewers were on board as the first 40 of the series was finally awarded in the ballroom. The BBC One dance contest reached the quarter-final stage on Saturday night (December 2) and it was also Musicals week.

Strictly Come Dancing fans fear a 'crime' may take place before the end of the series as they made a complaint on Saturday night (December 2). The BBC One dance contest returned to screens after being thrown into chaos just hours before the quarter-finals.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers wasted no time in sharing their thoughts as Dianne Buswell debuted a completely different look during her latest appearance in the ballroom. The Australian dancer was back alongside Bobby Brazier after they made it through to the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were in a state of both confusion and euphoria as the show had to make some changes during the quarter-finals. There was chaos before the hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (December 2) as the show's Musicals special was without one couple.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left saying 'sorry' as they couldn't help but make the same point about Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's latest routine. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) for the BBC One dance contest's Musicals week.

Strictly Come Dancing returned on Saturday night as the quarter-finals got underway. Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Annabel Croft are the celebs left to battle it out for the glitterball trophy.

As the nail-biting Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finals kicked off on Saturday night, eagle-eyed viewers will no doubt have noticed the absence of one couple in particular Nigel Harman and Katya Jones, as only four couples appeared on stage to start the show. Addressing their absence, show host Claudia Winkleman explained: “Now, as you can see, we only have four couples.

Strictly Come Dancing alumni Vincent Simone said viewers who believe Nigel Harman has been marked too harshly during this year’s competition are wrong. The 44 year old professional dancer, who appeared on the hit BBC show from 2006 to 2012, believes the judges have treated the former EastEnders actor, 50, and his partner Katya Jones fairly so far this season. It comes after fans of the show complained that Nigel had been consistently undermarked on Strictly - including last weekend’s Rumba and the previous week’s Quickstep.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and his professional dance partner Katya Jones won't be performing tonight and have left the show on medical grounds.The dancing duo were expected to perform a Charleston to Step in Time from Disney's Mary Poppins for the exciting live quarter final. A BBC spokesperson said: “Unfortunately Nigel has sustained a rib injury which means he is unable to perform in tonight’s show and has had to withdraw from Strictly.” The show also spoke out on their official Instagram page and said: "Unfortunately, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones have had to withdraw from the competition.

Nigel Harman has dropped out of Strictly Come Dancing just hours before the show is set to go live alongside his partner Katya Jones, the BBC has confirmed.

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples has been dealt a huge blow ahead of this week's show - as it has been claimed they 'won't make the final'. This weekend the BBC One dance contest enters week eleven which is not only the quarter-finals, but also the much-loved Musicals week. And the final five couples are ready to take to the dancefloor in the hope of impressing the judges and the voting public before the semi-finalists are revealed with the Glitterball trophy now well and truly in sight.

Strictly Come Dancing fans claim to know 'why' Nigel Harman is struggling to impress the judges. Viewers of the BBC One dance contest have claimed Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke have been 'harsh' on the actor over the weeks.

A Strictly Come Dancing legend has revealed how he beat the dreaded show 'curse' - and why women just can't resist his pal Nigel Harman. Nigel's Casualty and EastEnders ' pal Charles Venn has opened up about his time on the show in 2016 and the secret to why Nigel is the show's 'Mr Smooth'. Charles, 50, said: "Ahh Nigel.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking 'why' as they once again shared their concern for Nigel Harman. The actor was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 25) alongside his professional dance partner Katya Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared their concerns for Nigel Harman after a 'doomed' dance during this week's live show.

Strictly Come Daning fans have flooded Katya Jones with comments after she took to social media with her own three-word message. It comes after viewers of the BBC One dance contest were left concerned for her 'broken' celebrity dance partner Nigel Harman following the latest live show.