US EditionBBC Strictly Come Dancing New Contestant Announced After Shock Exit - Liverpool Echo
Kristian Nairn, known for Game of Thrones, withdrew from the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing due to health issues; the BBC will soon announce his replacement.
- On Thursday, the BBC confirmed Kristian Nairn withdrew from Strictly 2025 due to `unexpected medical reasons`, with Lewis Cope announced as his replacement and the 15th celebrity.
- Days after being confirmed on August 15, Kristian Nairn, Game of Thrones actor and DJ, shared his own statement about withdrawing from the BBC's flagship Saturday night show.
- Lewis Cope said he only received the call to join Strictly on Monday August 18; the 30-year-old Emmerdale actor was nominated for a Rising Star award in 2023.
- The BBC said the new celebrity will be unveiled on Thursday night's The One Show on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm, and BBC Studios wished Kristian Nairn a speedy recovery.
- An early withdrawal is notable because the cast still includes Dani Dyer, La Voix, Stefan Dennis and Balvinder Sopal as Strictly Come Dancing prepares to return this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing reveals Emmerdale actor will replace Game of Thrones star forced to pull out
Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has landed a spot on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, stepping in at the eleventh hour for Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nair. The replacement comes mere hours after Mr Nair announced he had to withdraw from this year's show.Mr Cope has become a household name through his portrayal of Nicky Milligan in the ITV soap, where his character was dramatically unveiled as part of both the legendary Tate and Dingle clans.Mr N…
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