Jaime Winstone's hopes of returning to Strictly Come Dancing could be under threat after she was forced to pull out of last weekend's live show due to a torn abdominal muscle.
The 41-year-old actress missed the performance following medical advice, with a BBC statement confirming she would receive a bye through to the next week.
Injury and Recovery
The BBC statement read: "Due to injury, Jaime Winstone has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, she will not dance in this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing. In line with the rules of the show, Jaime and Carlos will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again. We wish Jaime the very best as she continues her recovery."
Jaime added: "I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle. I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal."
Fan Concerns
Strictly fans were expecting an update on Jaime's condition on Monday (November 9), but were disappointed not to hear any news on social media or on Strictly spin-off, It Takes Two.
This has led a number of fans to believe that Jaime could possibly be pulling out of the show due to her injury. "No announcement about Jaime? Usually they announce these things right at the start of ITT?" one person asked on X. Another added: "No Jaime and Carlos update."
Jaime later reposted a Strictly-themed Radio Times cover on her Instagram Story, with one fan noting: "Jaime has just shared something #Strictly related on her Instagram Story which fills me with some optimism. Hopefully she'll be on Training Room Diaries with Abi Clarke this week to confirm she's returning with Carlos."
Competition History
Jaime has been in three dance-offs during her time on Strictly. Ahead of her injury, the star repeatedly landed in the bottom two, despite receiving strong praise from the judges.
Jaime and Carlos most recently fought for their place in the competition during the first ever triple dance-off, which resulted in the exit of Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał. Strictly Come Dancing is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
