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Strictly's Carlos Gu is forced to PULL OUT of Christmas Special following an ankle injury - and a replacement has already stepped in


The BBC announced on Saturday that Carlos Gu will no longer be participating in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year as he has sustained an ankle injury.

A spokesperson for the BBC show said: '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 announced on Saturday that Carlos Gu will no longer be participating in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year as he has sustained an ankle injury Billy Monger said: 'I've spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I've never experienced before.'

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