BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nigel Harman admits to sending Katya Jones 2am texts

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 fans have called upon the BBC to cancel this weekend's elimination, after Nigel Harman was forced to withdraw from the competition just hours before the live quarter-finals were due to take place. The 50 year old Casualty star had been looking forward to dancing his way into the next round of the competition with his pro partner Katya Jones, with the couple having pulled out all the stops to perfect their lively Charleston routine set to Step in Time from Mary Poppins. However, during rehearsals Nigel sustained an injury that meant he could no longer safely perform, something which sadly saw him bow out of the contest on medical grounds.

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.

The Strictly Come Dancing couple the judges are 'backing' has been revealed why Bobby Brazier is said to be causing 'worry'. The BBC One dance contest reached the quarter-finals on Saturday night (December 2) with the five remaining couples taking to the ballroom.

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.

The competition is beginning to heat up on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, with just six celebrities remaining following Angela Rippon's elimination. Bobby Brazier, Annabel Croft, Ellie Leach, Nigel Harman, Layton Williams and Angela Scanlon remain on the BBC One show and will be taking to the dance floor once again on Saturday, 25 November as they continue to fight to take home the Glitterball trophy.

The cast and crew of Strictly Come Dancing have officially arrived home from Blackpool and the competition continues in the usual Elstree studio this weekend. Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft, Nigel Harman, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier are the six celebrities still left in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans could be in for a shocker this weekend as it has been predicted that one of the show's favourites 'will be in the bottom two'. The BBC One dance contest continues on Saturday night (November 25) as the competition enters week ten.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed they 'know' who will be the next celebrity to leave the competition after claiming they have been given a 'cursed' dance this weekend. The hit BBC One dance contest will return to its usual Elstree studio home on Saturday (November 25) following its jaunt up North.

One of Strictly Come Dancing's remaining couples are said to have 'taken their eyes off the ball' as fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing said they 'felt sick' as the results show began on Sunday night (Nov 19). The BBC One dance programme was hit with complaints just seconds in as viewers tuned in to learn the fate of remaining couples.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have fumed 'make it make sense' as they pointed out an issue with the judges' critique, leaving them fearing for one 'broken' star. There was a lot of excitement on Saturday night (November 18) as the BBC One dance contest headed north.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have demanded 'justice' for Nigel Harman as his routine in Blackpool failed to impress all the judges. On Saturday night (November 8) the seven remaining couples performed in the iconic Tower Ballroom as the show made its annual trip to the seaside town.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and his professional partner Katya Jones were delighted to be put through to the iconic Blackpool week following last Saturday's performance, which landed them third in the leaderboard.