{"id":1928,"date":"2019-09-06T15:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T15:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/entertainment\/?p=1928"},"modified":"2019-09-06T15:10:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T15:10:59","slug":"jamie-laing-will-no-longer-be-in-strictly-come-dancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/entertainment\/jamie-laing-will-no-longer-be-in-strictly-come-dancing\/tv-and-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamie Laing will no longer be in Strictly Come Dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has pulled out of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing after injuring his foot whilst recording.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laing will be seen in the pre-recorded launch episode which will air on Saturday however he will not go any further. The star commented on the departure, he said: “I’m absolutely devastated that I’m unable to continue in the competition,”\u00a0 “I was so excited to hit the dance floor.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Executive producer Sarah James said:<\/strong> “We are so sad that Jamie won’t be able to take part in the series, he had already lit up the ballroom during the launch show with his boundless energy and enthusiasm. We all wish him a full and speedy recovery.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Due to an injury, Jamie is no longer able to take part in #Strictly<\/a> 2019. We\u2019re going to miss you @JamieLaing_UK<\/a>. \ud83d\ude22 pic.twitter.com\/pFieM6wqMl<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014 BBC Strictly \u2728 (@bbcstrictly) September 5, 2019<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n