Strictly star ‘in considerable pain’ after being forced to pull out of Saturday night’s show

| Deputy TV editor Published November 4, 2026 2:02pm Updated November 4, 2026 2:04pm A Strictly star has injured themselves and won’t be dancing this weekend (Picture: Guy Levy/ BBC) Jaime Winstone has been forced to pull out of this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing episode due to injury. According to the BBC the 41-year-old actress has been advised by doctors to rest this week while she recovers from a torn abdominal muscle. Jaime has said she is devastated not to be dancing this weekend but hopes to be back in the ballroom next week. ‘I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal,’ she said in a statement. ‘As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week. Get personalised updates on Strictly Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. ‘I love every moment of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I am praying for a speedy recovery so that I can continue this magical journey. ‘I want to thank everyone for their incredible support so far. It means more than you know. ‘Wishing everyone on the show all the luck, love and strength for Saturday night, and I hope to be back on that dance floor very soon. With love, Jaime.’ As such, Jaime and partner Carlos Gu will receive a bye through to next week, when it is hoped they will be able to dance again. Deals of the Day QVC shoppers can save £159 on Elemis' biggest beauty gift set of the year This Hoover vacuum is a game-changer for pet owners and muddy homes The wellbeing brand behind everyone's favourite candles has launched its biggest sale yet See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One this Saturday at 6:30pm. TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.