STRICTLY star Nikita Kuzmin has broken his silence after his celebrity partner Dani Dyer quit the BBC show after a nasty injury.
The former Love Island star revealed yesterday that she was forced out of the competition after she fractured her ankle.
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Dani confirmed the news with an emotional statement – saying she was “heartbroken” to be leaving the process just days before her first live dance.
And now Nikita has shared his devastation in a touching tribute post.
The professional dancer said Dani’s early exit has “broken his heart” and posted a series of snaps from their time in rehearsals together.
He wrote: “So so gutted to have finished our journey before it even properly started.
“The amount of laughs and fun we had in this short time was unbelievable.
“Really loved our partnership and hope that one day we can actually get to week 1 lol but, heath is the most important thing.
“I’m wishing you the absolute best Dani, you’re so lovely, positive and a wonderful human being. And it breaks my heart knowing how excited you were to do your absolute best on the show!”
Although Dani is out of the competition this year, Nikita teased: “Hopefully we can pick up next year.
“Love from #danita or #dakita or #Nani (WE ACTUALLY HAVENT DECIDED ON THE TEAM NAME IN TIME).”
TV reality star Dani, 29, was quick to respond to the sweet message.
She posted: “I’m crying again. Thank you for being the best teacher ever.. you are the kindest most amazing person.
“Going to miss our laughs & dancing with you.. let’s try again one day and sort our team name.”
The pair were set to perform the quickstep on Saturday’s first live show.
But yesterday it was revealed that Dani has had to leave the show, following a painful injury in training last Friday.
Dani said she was forced to withdraw after doctors told her she’d be unable to dance.
The statement read: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny.
“I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.”
Dani continued: “Apparently doing the Quickstep on a fracture is not advisable and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance, so I’ve had to pull out of the show.
“To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement.
“I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.”
Just days ago Dani shared her nerves ahead of the live shows.
She said last week: “I’m absolutely petrified about dancing live on Saturday nights.”
Speaking to The Sun about her upcoming Strictly adventure, she was asked if her famous dad Danny Dyer was going to watch – and if he would get emotional.
The mum-of-three revealed: “He’s going to. He will try and keep it together. Him and my mum are making a little date day of it.
“They’re coming on the launch show together. They’re really excited.”
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