AdminDani Dyer is set to make her long-awaited return to Strictly Come Dancing after being forced to withdraw from the 2025 series due to an ankle injury suffered during training.
The former Love Island star had been preparing for the competition when a fall during rehearsals brought her journey to an abrupt end.
At the time, Strictly’s official Instagram account announced: “Unfortunately due to an injury Dani Dyer is no longer able to compete in #Strictly 2025. She’ll be sorely missed and we wish her a speedy recovery ❤️.”
Explaining the setback, Dyer said: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny.
I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.
“Apparently doing the Quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance, so I’ve had to pull out of the show.
“To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikkita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.”
Now, after months of recovery, Dyer has been handed a second chance. Strictly’s team confirmed the news across social media, describing her return as being “back where she belongs – on the Strictly dance floor,” ahead of the 2026 series.
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