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Strictly Come Dancing 's Robert Webb has announced he has quit this year's series due to 'ill health'.

Robert Webb has had to pull out of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing because of his ‘ill health’.

Robert Webb is out of Strictly Come Dancing on doctor's orders over his recovery from having open heart surgery

Robert Webb has announced that he has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing.The comedian and actor, 49, revealed that he has left the BBC show for the sake of his health, admitting he had "bitten off more than he could chew", two years after having open heart surgery. Robert said in a statement, read on Wednesday’s It Takes Two: "I’m extremely sorry to have to announce that I’m withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.

Robert Webb has revealed he was left barely able to walk last year after emergency surgery for a congenital heart defect. The Peep Show star, 49, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing, learned the condition was made worse from his ten-year battle with alcohol.

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg haven't been able to spend that much time together for the last few weeks as the Strictly pro has been busy rehearsing with her celebrity partner, Robert Webb.However, the redhead and her beau were reunited amid their busy schedules this week, and Joe couldn't hide his excitement in a sweet video that his girlfriend posted to her Instagram Stories.MORE: Strictly's Dianne Buswell shuts down pregnancy speculation after family newsThe glamorous Australian shared a sweet

Comedian Robert Webb has spoken about how he nearly died as a result of his heart complications. In 2019, the now-49 year old was diagnosed with a heart murmur, which went on to cause a mitral valve prolapse.

Peep Show co-star Robert Webb as the latter competes on Strictly Come Dancing.The Jeremy ‘Jez’ Usborne actor is taking part in the current series of the BBC One dancing show, appearing alongside the likes of McFly‘s Tom Fletcher and BBC presenter Dan Walker – and it seems Mitchell has been following along on social media.On Saturday’s (October 2) live show the actor wished his fellow star good luck before writing afterwards: “Well I thought that was fucking splendid!”Well I thought that was

Tilly Ramsay move her celebrity chef father Gordon Ramsay to tears after being given the joint best score for her Charleston. Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies, who was bottom last week, was also awarded 34 for her foxtrot with Aljaz Skorjanec.

Dianne Buswell may be busy filming for the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner, Robert Webb, but that hasn't meant boyfriend Joe Sugg has been far from her mind.MORE: Strictly's Dianne Buswell reveals family desire with Joe SuggTaking to Instagram on Thursday, the professional dancer shared a series of adorable throwback snaps of the lovebirds.

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Comedian, actor and soon-to-be Strictly Come Dancing star Robert Webb has opened up about how major heart surgery gave him the push he needed to say "yes" to doing the competition. In a conversation with OK! and other reporters, Robert said that he'd "always been very fond of the show," but he also admitted that the open heart surgery he had nearly two years ago was a big part of why he signed up.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is back later this month on BBC One. Contestant Dan Walker seemingly admitted live on the BBC Breakfast show that the first Strictly show will launch on September 18.

Loose Women star Judi Love had some incredibly exciting news to share last week, as the star was announced as the 14th contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The presenter will join stars including Robert Webb, Adam Peaty, Katie McGlynn and AJ Odudu on this year's show.The star has now shared her joy at signing up for the programme in her brand new OK! column, revealing why she's delighted to be doing something "so out of my comfort zone".

Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed – including Adam Peaty, Judi Love, Nina Wadia, Dan Walker and Katie McGlynn. Some of the latest names to be announced are TV chef Tilly Ramsay and The Crown star Greg Wise, with more to be announced.

Strictly Come Dancing have been announced – including Nina Wadia, Dan Walker and Katie McGlynn. Some of the latest names to be announced are TV chef Tilly Ramsay and The Crown star Greg Wise, with more to be announced.

Dragons' Den judge Sara Davies is the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line-up. The TV star and businesswoman will be performing on the dance-floor alongside her recently unveiled celeb contemporaries Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb, AJ Odudu, John Whaite and Rhys Stephenson.

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Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first celebrities for the 2021 line-up with Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and AJ Odudu taking to the dance floor. The news was announced on Wednesday's episode of The One Show as the celebrities unveiled themselves one-by-one in the BBC studio.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first celebrities for the 2021 line-up with Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and AJ Odudu taking to the dance floor.The news was announced on Wednesday's episode of The One Show as the celebrities unveiled themselves one-by-one in the BBC studio. First up was McFly rocker Tom, 36, who held an electric guitar before spinning around on a chair, Peep Show star Robert, 48, was second while presenter AJ, 33, was the third star announced.

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Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first celebrities for the 2021 line-up with Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and AJ Odudu taking to the dance floor.The news was announced on Wednesday's episode of The One Show as the celebrities unveiled themselves one-by-one in the BBC studio. First up was McFly rocker Tom, 36, who held an electric guitar before spinning around on a chair.

“Trans ideologists are spreading cod science,” Webb has said in a new interview that Turner’s comments “made sense to me at the time”.In the article, Turner claimed Mermaids is “so out of step with NHS best practice,” saying that the NHS encourages “watchful waiting” with children while Mermaids opts for an “affirmation” model.She went on to write that such a model means that “any child who declares that they are trans must be treated as such without examining any possible underlying issues,

The English serio-comic series “Back” returns for its second season Wednesday (March 31) at midnight on IFC, where it’s making its linear debut (Season 1 premiered on Sundance Now).Headlined by longtime comedy partners David Mitchell and Robert Webb — and created by Simon Blackwell, who co-created FX’s “Breeders” — “Back” is an enjoyable six-episode experience that takes its time to unfold.As well it should, since it’s been four years since “Back” first aired on Channel 4 in the UK — so, while

Peep Show, revealed last year that he suffered at the hands of alcohol addiction for years and that it accelerated a medical condition that led to him having to have life-saving surgery.Webb was told during a routine medical examination on the set of his sitcom Back that he “would not last two days” if he didn’t undergo immediate surgery.Diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse after suffering from a heart murmur, Webb put feeling tired all the time down to treating his body “like a skip”, and a

Showaddywaddy – ‘When’“It was the late ’70s and I saw them on Top Of The Pops. I made my Auntie Trudy buy me the single.

Peep Show scene involving blackface from its platform as a number of shows re-evaluate their content.The death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis last month has sparked global anti-racism protests, and, in the wake of this, the entertainment world has been removing controversial scenes and episodes over problematic content.A Peep Show moment that involves Jeremy (played by Robert Webb) wearing blackface has now been taken off the Netflix edit of the Channel 4 series.

Mia Farrow, Eddie Izzard and Robert Webb are among the stars who have paid tribute to Sir Ian Holm after his agent confirmed his death.The 88-year-old died after suffering a short illness linked to Parkinson’s Disease.A statement from Holm’s agent read: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. "He was a genius of stage and screen, winning multiple awards and loved by directors, audiences and his colleagues alike.

Comedian and writer Robert Webb, 47, who rose to fame with David Mitchell in Peep Show and That Mitchell And Webb Look, recently recovered from a heart operation and is relishing family time with his wife, fellow comedian Abigail Burdess and their two children Esme and Dory.

Olivia Colman will narrate the audiobook of her Peep Show co-star Robert Webb’s upcoming novel Come Again.

He used to be part of a double-act with comedian David Mitchell, starring in Peep Show and That Mitchell And Webb Look, but Robert Webb says not working together as much has truly helped their friendship.

The actor underwent urgent heart surgery last year that saved his life