Winstone to Miss This Weekend's Strictly Due to Injury
Doctors advised Jaime Winstone to rest after a torn abdominal muscle, and she and Carlos Gu will receive a bye to next week.
- On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the BBC announced that actress Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show after tearing an abdominal muscle during training.
- Winstone said she is "absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle," as doctors advised the 41-year-old to take complete rest to heal.
- Last Sunday, Winstone and professional partner Carlos Gu survived the show's first three-way dance-off, having faced the bottom two for the last two weeks amid mounting pressure.
- This marks the second time in the 2026 series a contestant has missed an episode due to injury; last month, Australian singer Delta Goodrem sat out a show with a rib injury before returning.
- Fellow contestants and judges, including head judge Shirley Ballas, offered support for Winstone's recovery, as she expressed gratitude and stated she prays for a speedy recovery to continue her "magical journey.
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Strictly star forced to pull out of live show due to injury
Jaime Winstone has been forced to pull out of this week's Strictly Come Dancing due to injury. The 41-year-old actress, who has been partnered with professional dancer Carlos Gu, said she's 'devastated' to be missing out on a night of hitting the dancefloor. However, due to 'considerable pain', it's probably best that she sits out, […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 confirms Jaime Winstone will miss this week's show following medical advice
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has confirmed Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend’s live show after sustaining an injury.The episode, which marks the competition's halfway point, will see the rest of the couples return the ballroom for their next set of performances.Actress Winstone said in a statement: "I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle. I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised c…
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The Independent (US)Strictly star to miss this weekend’s episode after ‘devastating’ injury
Actor has pulled out of Saturday’s episode
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