Strictly Come Dancing Star Nigel Harman Withdraws from Show on Medical Grounds

The Details:

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman, known for his role in Casualty, has withdrawn from the show on medical grounds. Harman and his dance partner Katya Jones were due to perform a Charleston to Step in Time from Disney's Mary Poppins in tonight's live quarter-finals on BBC1. This unexpected withdrawal means there won't be an elimination this week, and the remaining celebrities will all make it through to the next round.

Disappointment for Nigel and Katya:

Harman and Jones had been tipped to make it to the finals, as they hadn't been in the bottom two so far. A source revealed that the pair were really disappointed, as they had worked hard and were hoping to stay in the competition. Harman had thrown himself into rehearsals and was eager to continue his Strictly journey.

A Steamiest Routine:

Last weekend, Nigel and Katya performed the steamiest routine of the series. They danced the rhumba to Celine Dion's power ballad It's All Coming Back To Me Now, with Jones donning a silk negligee. The couple received praise for their chemistry and the emotion they conveyed through their dance.

Second Shock Exit:

This is the second shock exit of the series, following Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice's withdrawal due to medical reasons. Abbington, like Harman, was considered a strong contender for the glitterball trophy.

With two unexpected departures, Strictly Come Dancing continues to surprise viewers as it nears the end of the season. Stay tuned to see how the remaining celebrities fare in the coming weeks.