Strictly Come Dancing thrown into chaos as Nigel Harman forced to quit due to injury

Urgent talks after shocking exit

Strictly Come Dancing is facing chaos as bosses scramble to deal with the sudden departure of contestant Nigel Harman. The 50-year-old Casualty actor announced just hours before the live show that he was forced to quit due to an injury. BBC executives are now deciding whether there will be an elimination this weekend or not.

Potential elimination twist

The Sun reports that instead of eliminating another couple on Sunday's results show, all remaining contestants - Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft, Layton Williams, and Bobby Brazier - will make it through to the next round. A BBC spokesperson commented, "It's a live situation and the logistical details will be revealed on the show this evening."

Disappointment for Nigel and Katya

Nigel Harman and his dance partner Katya were devastated by the news. They had been working hard and were hopeful about their chances of making it to the finals. The couple had not been in the bottom two and were looking forward to performing a Charleston to Step in Time from Disney's Mary Poppins on tonight's live quarter-finals.

Injury forces withdrawal

Nigel sustained a rib injury that rendered him unable to perform in tonight's show. A BBC spokesperson confirmed his withdrawal from Strictly Come Dancing, stating, "Unfortunately Nigel has sustained a rib injury which means he is unable to perform in tonight's show and has had to withdraw from Strictly."

Second shock exit of the series

This is the second shocking exit from the series. Last week, Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice withdrew from the competition on medical grounds. The departure of Nigel and Katya adds to the unpredictability and drama of this season of Strictly Come Dancing.