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Game of Thrones star withdraws from Strictly on medical grounds
Kristian Nairn, known for his role as Hodor, withdrew due to unexpected medical reasons shortly after being announced as a contestant for the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing series.
- On Thursday Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdrew from Strictly Come Dancing due to unexpected medical reasons, a decision he announced in a statement.
- Last week Nairn was unveiled as a celebrity contestant and was the final contestant revealed for the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing lineup.
- Best known for playing the seven-foot Hodor on Game of Thrones, Kristian Nairn also acknowledged competing would be physically demanding due to his height and noted his DJ collaborations.
- Nairn's replacement will be revealed on The One Show on Thursday, and Sarah James, executive producer at BBC Studios, wished him a speedy recovery and expressed regret over his departure.
- Coming days after the lineup reveal, the withdrawal creates a last-minute change for Strictly Come Dancing ahead of its autumn return this year, while Nairn thanked supporters and said he expects to be back on his feet very soon.
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