US EditionStrictly Come Dancing: Kristian Nairn on Reason for Withdrawing From Show in Emotional Video
Kristian Nairn cited health concerns for his withdrawal, prompting BBC to announce a replacement ahead of the series premiere on September 20, officials said.
- On Thursday, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn withdrew from Strictly Come Dancing for medical reasons, and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as his replacement on The One Show; the launch airs September 20 on BBC One.
- Doctors advised withdrawal after Kristian Nairn, actor and DJ, experienced a spike in vitals due to high stress and grief, and producers noted the show would demand intense physical training he lacked time for.
- Cope, known for Emmerdale, said `I think if anything it's helped me, because I haven't really had time to think about it or anything. The excitement has kind of just taken over.`, adding he's eager to impress Shirley Ballas on the BBC programme.
- A week after the launch, the live shows starting September 27 at Elstree Studios will present 15 celebrities paired with professionals by hosts Tess Daly, Strictly host, and Claudia Winkleman, Strictly host; the first live show has no celebrity exit and the pre-recorded Sunday results show airs October 5.
- With only weeks to go, the show faces chaos as the full 2025 Strictly Come Dancing lineup was confirmed last week, prompting swift replacement and fan reactions on Instagram.
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