Stefan Dennis Withdraws from Strictly Due to Illness

**Stefan Dennis Withdraws from Strictly Due to Illness** Stefan Dennis, a star of Strictly Come Dancing and known for his role in Neighbours, has pulled out of this weekend's live show due to illness. The BBC confirmed that Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest, and he will not be performing alongside his dance partner, Dianne Buswell, this Saturday. The announcement was made on the show's official Instagram account, stating, "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." The post also noted that Dennis and Buswell will receive a bye, allowing them to advance to the next week’s performance. In a heartfelt message on social media, Dennis expressed his disappointment, saying, "So sorry to disappoint for tomorrow night but I expect to be back on deck with a full recovery and a rip roaring dance next week to make up." His partner, Dianne Buswell, who is expecting her first child with Joe Sugg, shared her support, writing, "Sending all my Aussie love steffo. I know how much you wanted to dance!" The news of Dennis's absence comes just before the show's Movie Week, where he was set to perform a Waltz to the song "It Is You (I Have Loved)" from the animated film Shrek. The couple had previously survived the first dance-off of the season, which saw Thomas Skinner eliminated. Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse also offered her well wishes, commenting, "Get well soon," on the show's social media post. Janette Manrara, on the spin-off series It Takes Two, echoed these sentiments, sending love to Dennis and expressing hope for his swift return. Last weekend, Dennis faced challenges during his performance of the Cha Cha Cha, admitting he was "petrified" before taking the stage. Despite a stumble while exiting, he and Buswell received applause and a score of 17 from the judges. As the show continues, fans and fellow contestants alike are rallying around Dennis, wishing him a speedy recovery and looking forward to his return to the dance floor next week.