STEFAN Dennis’s wife has defended the Strictly star after conspiracy theorists claimed his illness was a ‘cover up’.
The Neighbours legend has had to withdraw from tonight’s live show after falling ill earlier in the week.
Stefan Dennis’s wife has defended the Strictly star after conspiracy theorists claimed his illness was a ‘cover up’[/caption]
It was revealed on Friday night that Stefan would be missing Movie Week due to illness[/caption]
His pro partner Dianne Buswell insisted it wasn’t a ‘cover up’ for her being pregnant and unable to dance[/caption]
The news was announced on Friday evening, but within hours, some Strictly fans were speculating it was a cover up for his pregnant pro dance partner, Dianne Buswell.
However, the Aussie dancer soon hit back, and Stefan’s wife Gail has also spoke out in defence of the couple and the situation they have found themselves in.
Taking to Instagram, Gail revealed her husband had been rushed to hospital almost a year to the day, and that this was only the second time his health had impacted his work.
Gail shared a black and white snap of them together and wrote across it: “Get well soon darling, wish I was there to pamper you.”
In the caption she wrote: “A year ago, almost to the day, I got a frantic call from @neighbours , saying that Stefan was being rushed to emergency.
“Then this week … a frantic call came again. Thankfully he will be ok but I know he will be so sad and extremely disappointed that he can’t perform this week on @bbcstrictly…
“But believe me these two moments have been the only things that have kept him from going to work! He is such a super trouper.”
She then ended her post with a message for her husband, saying: “So please rest up darling, your body is shouting at you again. Make sure you listen!”
Stefan soon replied and showed that despite being poorly, he hadn’t lost his sense of humour, as he wrote: “I promise I’ll listen. There’s a first time for everything.”
Also on Saturday, Dianne – who is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg – spoke out amid claims Stefan’s illness was a cover up for her being unable to dance.
Dianne took to Instagram and penned: “Just to clarify as I have had lots of people msg me thinking this is a cover up for me being not able to dance!?
“Firstly we wouldn’t lie especially about somebody being sick!
“And secondly I am fine, yes I am pregnant but I’m also very capable and feeling really good!”
In the statement that was released on Friday evening, it was revealed doctors had ordered Stefan to rest.
Strictly stars who’ve been forced to pull out
Here is a full list of stars who have been forced to quit the long-running BBC show
Dani Dyer (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition after suffering an ankle injury in rehearsals
Kristian Nairn (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition on medical grounds
Nick Knowles (series 22) – eliminated from the show following injury
Amanda Abbington (series 21) – pulled out of the competition due to “personal reasons”
Tony Adams (series 20) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining an injury
Nicola Adams (series 18) – axed after partner Katya Jones tested positive for COVID-19
Will Bayley (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining a knee injury
Jamie Laing (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after suffering a foot injury in rehearsals
Will Young (series 14) – quit the show after struggles with mental and physical health
Jade Johnson (series 7) – pulled out after suffering a knee injury in rehearsals
John Sergeant (series 6) – quit the show despite public popularity after flailing in the leaderboards
Kell Brook (series 5) – pulled out following the death of her father Kenneth
Jimmy Tarbuck (series 4) – pulled out following doctors advice
It added: “In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again.”
It means the couple will miss out on being part of Movie Week, where they were due to perform a Waltz to It Is You (I Have Loved) from Shrek.
Stefan’s wife Gail also revealed her husband had been rushed to hospital this time last year[/caption]
Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
