Hosts of Strictly Come Dancing addressed the absence of contestant Jaime Winstone on Saturday night's show. The actress, 41, was forced to miss the competition due to an injury.
According to doctors, Winstone sustained a torn abdominal muscle and has been advised to rest. In accordance with the show's rules, she and her professional dance partner, Carlos Gu, will receive a bye to the following week, with the hope of her return then.
During the broadcast, hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe conveyed their well wishes to Winstone. Willis expressed, "We miss you so much, we're sending you all our love and hope you get better soon."
In a statement released earlier in the week, Winstone shared her disappointment. "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 complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal," she said. "As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week."
She added her gratitude for her journey on the show and her partner. "I love every moment of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I am praying for a speedy recovery so that I can continue this magical journey. I want to thank everyone for their incredible support so far. It means more than you know. Wishing everyone on the show all the luck, love and strength for Saturday night and I hope to be back on that dance floor very soon. With love, Jaime."
Winstone had previously survived three dance-offs in the current series.