Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard and his brother attacked in nightclub
Details of their injuries have been revealed
Last updated 29th Dec 2018
Strictly Come Dancing professional, AJ Pritchard, was subjected to an 'unprovoked attack' alongside his brother Curtis and details of their injuries have been revealed. Curtis, who is also a professional dancer, is set to undergo an emergency operation to correct damages and the Strictly dancer has bruising to his face arms, body and legs.
A spokesman for the brothers told Mirror Online, "AJ and Curtis were assaulted whilst on a night out with two friends on the 27 December 2018 in an unprovoked attack in Nantwich, Cheshire.
"Curtis is due to undergo an emergency operation in the next few days to correct the damages he has sustained to his knee, he is also recovering from injuries to his eye and face. AJ received bruising to his face, arms, body and legs. Statements have been given to Cheshire Police and they are currently undergoing an investigation."
Since news of the attack spread, AJ's co-stars have spoken out about their disgust at the attack.
Aljaz Skorjanec wrote, 'So upset by the news about @Aj11Ace and @CurtisPritchard!! Two lovely guys that mean no harm to anyone ever!! I can not believe it. To the thugs that did that.. shall we dance???? #fuming'.
Giovanni Pernice was angry at the attack and posted to his Twitter followers, 'Wtf is wrong with this people ????? Guys I’m so sorry @CurtisPritchard @Aj11Ace I’m with you all the way !! Disgusting !!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡'.
AJ had posted pictures of himself and his brother a few days before the attack enjoying Christmas. He wrote on Twitter, '🥂🎄🎁... In the Christmas Spirit @CurtisPritchard'.
Curtis had been due to return to Ireland's version of Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, but has been forced to pull out due to his injuries. An RTE spokesperson told the Irish Mirror, "Dancing with the Stars pro-dancer Curtis Pritchard was involved in an incident on 26 December 2018. As a result of the injuries sustained, he will not have recovered in time for the launch of the new series, which will air 6 January 2019".
AJ Pritchard and his professional dance partner Chloe Hewitt auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2013 and reached the live semi-finals. In 2016 AJ joined Strictly Come Dancing and partnered with British Paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman in the latest series.
We wish AJ and Curtis a speedy recovery.