Dani Dyer’s Dad and Co-Stars Support Her After Leaving Strictly

Dani Dyer’s friends and family have thrown their support behind her after she was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing.

The Daily Mail broke the news that Dani, 29, one of the show’s favourites, had to bow out on Tuesday, after fracturing her ankle during a training rehearsal on Friday.

Dani later confirmed this in a statement and said: ‘I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny. I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.

‘Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so l’ve had to pull out of the show. 

‘To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.’

Following the post, Dani’s loved ones, including her father Danny showed her support in the comment section.

Strictly pros including Amy Dowden, Gorka Marquez and Dianne Buswell, as well as judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas wished Dani a speedy recovery.

Meanwhile, Dani’s fellow celebrity participants were gutted to see her go and said it wouldn’t be the same without her.

Vicky dedicated a post to Dani, and alongside a series of sweet snaps she wrote in the caption: ‘My girl…

‘@danidyerxx I am absolutely gutted for you!! I have loved every minute of our little @bbcstrictly journey together and I’m devastated this is the end.. 

‘But I know you’ll be back next year with your incredible energy, amazing dance skills and beautiful soul… AND YOU’LL SMASH IT!!! I’m already peanut butter and jealous of whatever lucky sod gets to be your dressing room buddy… because you’re the best roomie ever.

‘Love you mate and wishing you a speedy recovery… this series won’t be the same without you…’

The accident occurred before Dani even got to perform one routine.

Sarah James, Executive Producer for BBC Studios said: ‘Dani has brought so much passion, joy and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to the most sensational start.

‘Everyone on the show is incredibly sad that she’s no longer able to compete in this year’s series. We send her all our love and best wishes for a swift recovery, and we very much hope to welcome her back to the ballroom in the future.’

Many of Dani’s Strictly co-stars, celebrities and professional dancers alike, shared their sympathies with the star following her early exit.

These included head judge Shirley Ballas, who wrote: ‘I’m so so sorry. But health is most important. Get well soon Angel.’

Dani appeared on Saturday’s launch show where it revealed she had been partnered with Nikita Kuzmin , 27, but it was pre-recorded before her accident took place.

Just days ago, mother-of-three Dani, who is married to footballer Jarred Bowen said: ‘I’m absolutely petrified about dancing live on Saturday nights.’

Dani has had a fair bit of bad luck when it comes to reality shows.

Despite making her name after appearing in Love Island back in 2018, she was due to appear in Survival Of The Fittest.

But she was rushed to hospital, just hours before the show’s official launch.

Dani, who is the daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer had flown to South Africa ahead of an appearance on the ITV2 show.

But this time it was a shoulder injury picked up while taking part in a pre-recorded physical challenge resulted in Dani being withdrawn on medical grounds and consequently departing the show’s purpose-built lodge.

It comes as no surprise then that Dani was said to have been suffering from nerves even before appearing on Strictly, but she had been leaning on fellow dancer Vicky Pattison to get her through it.

A source told Closer: ‘Dani and Vicky have become inseparable. They’re sharing a changing room and are always hanging out backstage.

‘It’s really sweet, a proper friendship has blossomed between them. They’ve clicked straight away.

‘Both of them are nervous, so they’ve been leaning on each other for support. It’s like they’re each other’s safety net.’

With this latest departure, no doubt Strictly bosses will be tearing their hair out after already losing another contestant before the show even began this year.

Kristian Nairn quit the new series over medical reasons last month.

In an official statement, the actor and DJ, 49, said: ‘With a heavy heart, I have to step back from this season of Strictly Come Dancing due to unexpected medical reasons.

‘I was truly looking forward to the journey, and I’m deeply sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to seeing me on the dance floor.

‘Thank you all for your support, and I will be back on my feet very soon, in every sense. Love to all, Kristian.’

He was replaced by Emmerdale star Lewis Cope.

And moreover, Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has been hit by scandal after he admitted to cheating on his wife Sinead with ‘mistress’ Amy-Lucy O’Rourke just weeks after their wedding in May 2022.

He claimed the ‘two week fling’ was a ‘moment of madness’ that saw him almost ‘ruin his life’.

The Daily Mail revealed that communication between Thomas and Amy-Lucy began on May 13 2022 – just eight days before he married Sinead.

And despite him claiming it was a ‘two week fling’, Amy-Lucy told the Daily Mail that their secret relationship lasted three months, during which time he said he was in love with her, and he was unhappy with his wife.

Thomas has insisted he will not be cancelled and has every plan to remain on the show and do his best.