Strictly Come Dancing fans were left holding their breath during Saturday night's live show after spotting what appeared to be a worrying injury for contestant Nigel Harman.
The former EastEnders star, who's been wowing audiences with professional partner Katya Jones, seemed to suffer an unexpected mishap during the tense quarter-final episode. Eagle-eyed viewers took to social media in their droves after noticing the actor visibly wincing and clutching his side during the post-performance moments.
The Moment That Had Everyone Talking
As the cameras panned across the contestants waiting for judges' scores, observant fans noticed Harman looking distinctly uncomfortable. "Did anyone else see Nigel Harman holding his ribs after that dance?" one concerned viewer posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Another added: "Nigel looks like he's in proper pain there. Hope he hasn't injured himself during that routine."
A Tense Wait for Results
The potential injury couldn't have come at a worse time for the popular pairing, who delivered a dramatic Couple's Choice routine to 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' soundtrack. Their performance earned them a respectable 35 points from the judges, but it was the aftermath that had everyone concerned.
As the show progressed towards the dreaded dance-off, fans noticed Harman continuing to appear uncomfortable, frequently adjusting his position and showing signs of discomfort while waiting for the results.
Close Call in the Quarter-Finals
The tension mounted further when Harman and Jones found themselves in the bottom two alongside Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell. In a shocking twist, both couples had to perform their routines again for the judges' deciding vote.
Despite the apparent injury concerns, Harman and Jones managed to impress the panel sufficiently to secure their place in the semi-finals, sending Brazier and Buswell home in a surprise elimination.
Fans Voice Their Concerns
Social media platforms buzzed with speculation about the star's condition throughout Sunday. "If Nigel is carrying an injury into the semi-finals, that's really worrying," one fan commented. "He looked genuinely in pain during those waiting segments."
Another supporter wrote: "Really hope Nigel's okay after last night. He seemed to be favouring one side and looked quite pale during the results show."
The BBC has yet to comment on whether Harman sustained any injury during Saturday's live broadcast. With the semi-finals looming next weekend, all eyes will be on whether the actor can recover in time to continue his Strictly journey.
