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Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu pulls out of Christmas special due to ankle injury


Star of Strictly Come Dancing Carlos Gu pulled out of the show's upcoming Christmas special and has already been replaced.

“Unfortunately, professional dancer, Carlos Gu, has sustained an ankle injury so is unable to participate in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside contestant Vogue Williams,” the BBC revealed in a statement. Performing alongside Karen Hauer will be comedian Josh Widdicombe while Drag Race star Tayce will dance with Kai Widdrington. Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, also known as Nitro, will be teaming up with Nancy Xu while former EastEnders actor Tamzin Outhwaite has been paired with Nikita Kuzmin.

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