Strictly Come Dancing only began a month ago and illnesses and the coronavirus has already affected the contestants and judges. Just last week, Judi Love was forced to miss the BBC dancing competition after she tested positive for coronavirus.
14.10.2021 - 05:35 / msn.com
Comedian Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health, the BBC said. The Peep Show star, who had open heart surgery two years ago, said he was advised by a doctor to quit the show after he had "begun to feel symptoms" while training for the BBC One celebrity dancing competition.
Webb, 49, was partnered with Dianne Buswell in the show. He said in a statement: "I'm extremely sorry to have to announce that I'm withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.
Strictly Come Dancing only began a month ago and illnesses and the coronavirus has already affected the contestants and judges. Just last week, Judi Love was forced to miss the BBC dancing competition after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has spoken out about the impact Strictly Come Dancing has on the mental health of those involved.
Strictly Come Dancing is well underway as celebrities like Olympian Adam Peaty and Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies continue to impress with their slick routines. In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s series has seen some key changes, including the scrapping of “Claudia’s corner” and strict rules for if a celebrity tests positive for the virus.
Robert Webb has branded Strictly Come Dancing as an "absolutely weird show" and blasted the cameras filming his every move behind the scenes.The 49 year old comedian pulled out of the popular BBC dance series last week due to a health scare that stemmed from his open-heart surgery two years earlier.
Actor and comedian Robert Webb has branded Strictly Come Dancing a "weird" show after dropping out from the competition last week.
Joe Sugg has shared a sweet message to girlfriend Dianne Buswell after she and Robert Webb left Strictly Come Dancing. Comedian Robert, 49, revealed on Wednesday 13 October that he had no choice but to leave the BBC programme for the sake of his health, admitting he had "bitten off more than he could chew", two years after having open heart surgery.
Robert Webb has proved one of the standout stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, capturing the nation's attention since the show started three weeks ago. So fans have been left gutted after the Peep Show actor has confirmed that he has been forced to leave the dancing competition early.
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Strictly 2021 comes as the 19th series of the show approaches its fourth week of this year’s competition. Webb, paired up with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Bussell, had been impressing the BBC dance show judges with his ballroom skills, but announced on Wednesday (13 October) that he would no longer be participating in this year’s competition.
Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health, the BBC has said. The Peep Show star, who had open heart surgery two years ago, said he was advised by a doctor to quit the show after he had “begun to feel symptoms” while training for the BBC One celebrity dancing competition.