STRICTLY’S Dianne Buswell has been issued a warning in a ‘major blow’ after she and Stefan Dennis dropped out of Saturday’s live show.
The Aussie duo were unable to perform during Movie Week on Saturday, after Neighbours actor Stefan had fallen ill earlier in the week.
Strictly’s Dianne Buswell has been issued a warning in a ‘major blow’ after she and Stefan Dennis dropped out of Saturday’s live show[/caption]
Stefan was told to rest by doctors after falling ill during the week[/caption]
2017 finalist, Debbie McGee, has warned Dianne and Stefan a week off could make things difficult[/caption]
Doctors advised the 66-year-old to rest up, and the couple have a bye through to next week as long as he feels well enough, as per Strictly show rules.
But now Dianne has received a warning from a former Strictly star about the impact a missing week could have.
Debbie McGee, who reached the final of the show in 2017, said she had missed Dianne and Stefan and their ‘lovely connection’.
But she added to the Express: “My biggest concern is that it can be hard to come back after a week off.
“You’ve lost of the flow of rehearsals, when you’re doing something everyday your brain and body clicks in, and it can be hard to get that back.
“To have a week off, you can lose the muscle memory, so I really hope he comes back fighting fit and nothing will have been lost.
“I think people have been enjoying watching them, and will want to see them do well.”
Her words come after Dianne was forced to hit back at conspiracy theories that they hadn’t performed because of her pregnancy.
Dianne is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg and some fans of the show weirdly thought Stefan’s illness was a ‘cover up’ for the pro dancer.
But taking to Instagram, she wrote: “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!”
The BBC statement that was released on Friday said: “”Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
“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.”
Dianne had to hit back at conspiracy theories that Stefan’s illness was a ‘cover up’[/caption]
Strictly airs Saturday’s on BBC One and iPlayer.
