Stefan Dennis forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing

Stefan has posted a statement

Diane Buswell and Stefan Dennis
Author: Alex RossPublished 20th Oct 2025
Last updated 20th Oct 2025

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been forced to withdraw from this year's Strictly Come Dancing, after picking up a muscle injury.

The news was announced on Monday 20th October, with Stefan saying: "This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of my time in my Strictly journey.

"Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the competition 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.

"I owe both the Strictly Family and Dianne a (massive debt of gratitude for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of being able to dance with my wife. (When my leg is better)

"Fun fact for all the avid Neighbours fans... it's the same leg!"

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Lewis Cope and Katya Jones


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La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec: FORCED TO WITHDRAW

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer: ELIMINATED


Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola: ELIMINATED


Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley: ELIMINATED


Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell: FORCED TO WITHDRAW

After four weeks in the competition, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis announced he'd been forced to quit the competition, revealing he'd torn his calf muscle.

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Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden: ELIMINATED


Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin: FORCED TO WITHDRAW

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