Jaime Winstone's chances of returning to Strictly Come Dancing are looking increasingly uncertain after she was forced to pull out of last weekend's live show with a torn abdominal muscle. The 41-year-old actress has not yet confirmed whether she will be able to dance again, and supporters are growing concerned.
Injury Forces Withdrawal
A BBC statement previously 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," reports Wales Online.
Fans Await Update
Strictly supporters were anticipating an update regarding Jaime's condition on Monday (November 9), with countless viewers hoping she'd return to rehearsals. Yet they were left deflated after receiving no information via social media or on Strictly companion show, It Takes Two.
This has prompted numerous fans to suspect that Jaime might potentially withdraw from the competition owing to her injury. "No announcement about Jaime? Usually they announce these things right at the start of ITT?" one viewer questioned on X. Another added: "No Jaime and Carlos update."
A third said: "Oh no (re Jaime and Carlos) this doesn't sound good!" Someone else echoed the sentiment: "I find it quite odd there was no update at all. Doesn't seem good."
Competition History
Jaime subsequently reshared a Strictly-themed Radio Times cover on her Instagram Story, with one supporter observing: "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."
Jaime has faced three dance-offs throughout her Strictly journey. Prior to her injury, the performer consistently found herself in the bottom two, despite receiving considerable acclaim from the judging panel.
Jaime and Carlos notably battled for survival in the competition during the programme's first triple dance-off. The Halloween Week showdown ultimately led to the departure of Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał. Strictly Come Dancing is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
