Former rugby player Ugo Monye has become the fourth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
14.10.2021 - 19:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has been forced to pull out of this weekend’s live show.
The former Rugby player will miss week four of the BBC dance competition due to issues stemming from an ongoing injury.
Ugo, who is partnered up with Oti Mabuse, announced the news on Twitter.
He said: "Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to dance this weekend on the show. I have a history of back problems which has always been managed under the guidance of medical professionals.
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Former rugby player Ugo Monye has become the fourth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
In what is becoming an increasingly turbulent year for Strictly Come Dancing, contestant Judi Love has been forced to pull out of Saturday night’s live show after testing positive for Covid.
announced he was temporarily stepping down from the hit BBC dancing show yesterday due to health issues. He revealed he had a history of problems with his back as he said he would not appear on Saturday's Strictly show with partner Oti Mabuse.
Strictly’s Ugo Monye is currently still in hospital after undergoing treatment for his back injury, which has caused the contestant to pull out of Saturday night’s live show.The rugby correspondent has been giving his followers regular updates while he recovers on the ward, uploading videos to Instagram Stories on Friday during the remainder of his stay after the procedure.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced the songs and dances the remaining celebrities and their partners will be performing this weekend.