Dani Dyer-Bowen Can't Wait to Watch Strictly After Ankle Injury

Dani Dyer-Bowen Unable to Dance, Eager to Watch Strictly

In a surprising twist of fate, former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dani Dyer-Bowen has expressed her excitement to watch this season's show, despite being sidelined by a fractured ankle. The 29-year-old Love Island winner took a tumble during rehearsals, leading to her replacement by fellow reality star Amber Davies.

In her heartfelt Instagram post, Dyer-Bowen wished the best for the cast, saying, "Good luck to all the gorgeous cast starting their Strictly journey tonight! I can’t wait to watch you all, and I’m so proud of the hard work you’ve put in. See you soon!" Her enthusiasm shines through, even as she takes a break from social media to process her sudden departure.

After a misstep that turned out to be more serious than expected, she discovered an ankle fracture via MRI and humorously noted that quickstepping on a broken bone is not advisable. "Heartbroken" over her exit, she thanked her fans for their unwavering support, while her father, actor Danny Dyer, shared the sentiment with a broken heart emoji.

Amber Davies, who is stepping into Dyer-Bowen's shoes, expressed her excitement as well, calling her participation a dream come true. She’s ready to take the stage with Dyer-Bowen’s former dance partner, Nikita Kuzmin, during the first live show this Saturday. It seems the dance floor is about to get a dose of fresh energy! Let's hope for a speedy recovery for Dani and a dazzling performance from Amber!