Jaime Winstone is set to return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this Saturday, partnering with Carlos Gu. The actress had to pull out of the previous week's competition after sustaining a torn abdominal muscle during training.
After being sidelined, Winstone shared her return to rehearsals via Instagram, describing the past week as "hard and frustrating." She informed fans that she and Gu are back in the rehearsal room and "intending to dance." According to Winstone, doctors have given them the "all clear under certain rules," and choreographers have worked to adapt their routine around her injury. "We are just feeling so grateful and privileged to be back here and to be able to be back in the ballroom on this Saturday," she stated.
Winstone expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and fellow contestants. She mentioned working "extra hard" in rehearsals, starting "gently and slowly" with the aim of delivering a strong performance.
Due to Winstone's injury, she and Gu received a bye to the current week, a provision allowed under the show's rules. Last Wednesday, Winstone released a statement expressing her devastation at missing the show, citing considerable pain and doctors' advice for complete rest. "As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week," she said at the time, adding her hope for a speedy recovery.
Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas and judge Motsi Mabuse offered messages of support and wished Winstone a swift recovery. Fellow contestant Delta Goodrem, who had previously had to withdraw from a live show, also sent words of encouragement.