STEFAN Dennis and Dianne Buswell returned to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night after fans claimed his illness was a “cover up”.
The two were forced to sit out last week after he was struck with an illness.
The news was announced on Friday evening before Saturday’s show, but within hours, some Strictly fans were speculating it was a cover up for pregnant Dianne.
However, the Aussie dancer soon hit back, and Stefan’s wife Gail also spoke out in defence of the couple and the situation they had found themselves in.
Taking to Instagram, Gail revealed her husband had been rushed to hospital almost a year to the day, and that this was only the second time his health had impacted his work.
Gail shared a black and white snap of them together and wrote across it: “Get well soon darling, wish I was there to pamper you.”
Dianne shared her own message as she penned on Instagram: “Just to clarify as I have had lots of people msg me thinking this is a cover up for me being not able to dance!?
“Firstly we wouldn’t lie especially about somebody being sick!
“And secondly I am fine, yes I am pregnant but I’m also very capable and feeling really good!”
In the statement that was released on Friday evening, it was revealed doctors had ordered Stefan to rest.
They said: “Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
It added: “In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again.”
The pair missed out on performing a Waltz to It Is You (I Have Loved) from Shrek for Movie Week.
Writing in the comments to the post on the official Strictly Instagram page, Dianne said: “Sending alll my Aussie love steffo ❤️ I know how much you wanted to dance.”
On It Takes Two, host Janette Manrara also shared the news and added: “Stefan, we’re sending you our best wishes and can’t wait to have you back soon.”
Other Strictly stars also sent their best wishes to Stefan – who played Paul Robinson on Neighbours – with host Claudia Winkleman posting three red love hearts.
Meanwhile pro dancer Amy Dowden commented: “Sending lots of love and well wishes xxx.”
Fellow contestant Amber Davies added two red love hearts.
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