Lisburn actor pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing due to ‘unexpected medical reasons’
Much to the disappointment of fans, Lisburn actor and DJ Kristian Nairns has unfortunately had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing.
It had been announced that Kristian, famed for his role in Game on Thrones, had become the 15th celebrity on this year’s BBC show.
However, on Thursday (August 21) he told everyone on social media that due to health reasons he was having to pull out of the series.
He said: “With a heavy heart, I have to step back from this season of Strictly Come Dancing due to unexpected medical reasons.
"I was truly looking forward to the journey, and I’m deeply sorry to disappointed anyone who was looking forward to seeing me on the dance floor.
"Thank you all for your support, and I will be back on my feet very soon, in every sense.”
The other contestants announced for this year’s series include Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, La Voix.