{"id":70831,"date":"2023-12-02T17:31:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geels.net\/?p=70831"},"modified":"2023-12-02T17:31:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:31:52","slug":"strictly-come-dancing-fans-beg-show-to-cancel-elimination-after-nigels-shock-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geels.net\/beauty\/strictly-come-dancing-fans-beg-show-to-cancel-elimination-after-nigels-shock-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing fans beg show to ‘cancel elimination’ after Nigel’s shock exit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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In a statement, the BBC said: \u201cUnfortunately Nigel has sustained an injury which means he is unable to perform in tonight\u2019s show and has had to withdraw from Strictly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following Nigel\u2019s unexpected departure, just four celebrities now remain in the competition, Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier, Layton Williams and Annabel Croft, who will all be hoping to impress the judges and take home that all important glitter ball trophy. <\/p>\n

Since the news broke early on Saturday afternoon, fans of the series have questioned whether or not Sunday\u2019s planned elimination will still go ahead, with several viewers even urging the BBC to reinstate Angela Scanlon, who was sadly eliminated with her pro-parter Carlos Gu last week. <\/p>\n

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\u201cSurely they need to stop an elimination next week then. 2 in a final doesn't work,\u201d wrote one fan on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease cancel tonight's elimination, having a two person final is horrendously boring and anti-climactic,\u201d pleaded another.<\/p>\n

Before a third fan added: \u201cAbsolutely gutted for him. He was heading to the final for sure. Speedy recovery Nigel.\u201d<\/p>\n

A fourth fan then suggested: \u201cCan you bring back @angelascanlon PLEASE,\u201d a sentiment that was echoed by dozens more heartbroken fans.<\/p>\n

So far the BBC have yet to confirm any changes to the voting arrangements or eliminations, with any logistical changes expected to be announced during tonight\u2019s live show.<\/p>\n

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However The Sun, have suggested that Nigel\u2019s withdrawal now means no elimination will take place this week, with the remaining celebrities all progressing into next week\u2019s nail-biting semi-final. <\/p>\n

Nigel\u2019s departure now makes him the second star to have withdrawn from the competition on medical grounds, following actress Amanda Abbington\u2019s decision to leave the show during week six.<\/p>\n

The BBC Sherlock actress, who had been partnered with Giovanni Pernice at the time, had been hotly tipped to be one of the strongest competitors in the competition, however sadly the pressure became too much and she was no longer safely able to continue on the show. <\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday 2 December at 7:25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n