Strictly Come Dancing star Stefan Dennis has confirmed his future on the show after being forced to withdraw due to a significant calf tear. The Neighbours actor announced his departure on social media, expressing gratitude to the Strictly team and his dance partner Dianne Buswell for the opportunity to fulfil his dream of dancing with his wife.
Dennis, whose soap character Paul Robinson lost a leg in a cliff fall, described himself as 'gutted' about leaving. Despite the blow, fans will still see him at the final later this year. 'It's a bit of a s****er, but I'll be back at the end of the year, for the final,' he told The Sun.
The actor confessed he felt like he had let people down because of the injury. 'I just feel like I've let everyone down,' he said to The Mirror during the Pride Of Britain Awards. 'They all say I haven't, of course, and the pros know all about injuries, but it feels like a shame to go out in this way. It was all going so well.'
Dennis revealed he begged producers to let Chris Robshaw, who was voted out earlier, return in his place, but they said it was not possible. Two exits in two days could lead to just three pairings in the live final in December, provided no further injuries occur.
Speaking about the severity of the injury, Dennis admitted he thought he could continue but was told the muscle needed complete rest. 'So that's me done unfortunately,' he concluded.
