Dani Dyer Withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing Due to Fractured Ankle

Dani Dyer, the former Love Island winner, was forced to withdraw from the 23rd series of Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing her ankle during a rehearsal for the Quickstep routine. The injury occurred just days before the first live show, preventing her from competing and leading to her replacement by fellow Love Island winner Amber Davies. Dani expressed her heartbreak and emotional struggle in social media posts, sharing images of her injury, rest, and the support she received, while emphasizing her excitement for the year that was cut short. BBC bosses have left open the possibility for Dani to return to the show in the future. Amber Davies and professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin performed a Waltz on the first live show in Dani's absence, finishing third on the leaderboard. Dani continues to recover and cheer on the contestants from home, supported by fans and her family, including her husband, footballer Jarrod Bowen.