Strictly Come Dancing star pulls out of show after nightmare injury

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Christmas special has been thrown into chaos after professional dancer Carlos Gu was forced to pull out.

Carlos – who was partnered up with TV presenter Vogue Williams – suffered an injury to his ankle and will no longer be able to star in the festive show.

A Strictly Come Dancing spokesman said: “Unfortunately, professional dancer, Carlos Gu, has sustained an ankle injury so is unable to participate in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside contestant Vogue Williams.

“Fellow professional dancer, Gorka Márquez will be stepping in for him and dancing with Vogue. We all wish him a speedy recovery”

Vogue was the third famous face to be revealed on the show’s star-studded line-up.

The mum-of-three and wife of former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews will now dance with Gemma Atkinson’s partner Gorka Márquez.

Ireland-born Vogue is a well known podcaster, TV presenter and fashion guru said: “I’m so excited to join the Strictly family! Carlos would have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize than turning me into a good dancer but I am determined to try my very best!

“I’m loving it so far, bring on the Ballroom floor.”  

Carlos was seen on Saturday night’s Strictly shortly before his injury was announced.

He appeared in the opening dance scene dressed as a plant.

Carlos was lowered down from the ceiling before joining the other dancers on dancefloor.

He remained centre stage in the Claudatorium where he hung out with his co-stars.