STRICTLY Come Dancing legend Gorka Marquez has been comforted by friends after being forced to pull out of the summer tour.
The pro dancer, 31, explained doctors had warned him not to appear after suffering a nasty injury.
He is being replaced on the tour – which stars fomer Strictly celebs Maisie Smith and Rhys Stephenson – with Cameron Lombard.
Writing on Instagram today, Gorka said: “I am so sad to announce that, following medical advice, I have to withdraw from the ‘Strictly Presents’ tour.
“During the ‘Strictly Professionals’ tour I suffered an injury that, with treatment and care, let me carry on through the last few weeks of the tour.
“Unfortunately last week I had a flair up of my injury causing me a lot of pain and problems, even to walk.
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“Following the advise from doctors and physios, I have had to stop my involvement in this new tour.”
Gorka added: “I am very sad not to be able to perform and dance again with @maisiesmithofficial (and the rest of the cast!) but I know the show will be amazing and the audience will be in for a real treat.
“Now it is time to rest and rehab so I can be ready for Strictly 2022.
“All the love and keep dancing!!!!
.”
Maisie wrote: “YOU WILL BE MISSED 
” with the dancer replying: “
.”
Gorka’s partner Gemma Atkinson – who he shares two-year-old daughter Mia with – said she was “proud” of how the dancer has got through the pain of the past few weeks.
She posted: “Proud of you for getting through those last few weeks! I know how painful it was for you at times.
“Rest and rehab then back to the show, c.”an’t have you home for too long messing up my routine 
Strictly’ pro Dianne Buswell wrote: “Love ya bro xxx take care of ya
self.” Gorka replied: “thanks Sis.”
Janette Manrara told him: “I hope you get better soon. We’ll miss you in the show! Sending all the positive get well soon energy your way 
.”
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Cameron, who is being brought into replace Gorka, said: “
Cameron Lombard said: “It’s a real thrill for me to be joining this new Strictly tour.
“Keeeep Dancing’ is all about giving the audiences a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes at the TV show – I know they are going to love it!
“We will all miss Gorka on the road with us. I’m sending him my very best for a speedy recovery.”
