BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced that Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has been forced to leave the show.

Annouces his exit Stefan said: "This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey.

"Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the comp and achieve more great dances along the way, I was told that on Saturday I had torn my calf so significantly that I am now forced to withdraw from the show.

"I can’t tell you how devastated I am to have to leave so prematurely especially, as there has been, and still is, so much love and support from everyone for both Dianne and myself.

© South Wales Argus