BBC Strictly Come Dancing former pro spoke out after BBC Sherlock actress Amanda suddenly quit the programme back in October, amid allegations of a rift with Giovanni Pernice.

The former Blue Peter presenter can't wait to get started as she shared the news

Annabel Croft was seen being lifted into the air by partner Johannes Radebe as they rehearsed on Tuesday ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.

Nigel, the BBC EastEnders and Casualty star, became the THIRD contestant paired up with Katya to walk away from the show prematurely through illness or injury.

Brendan says Nigel and pro partner Katya Jones could have made the Strictly Come Dancing final.

It comes after Annabel was seen alongside professional dance partner Johannes Radebe as they performed in the competition's quarter-finals

Strictly Come Dancing's Nigel Harman was forced to pull out of the competition last week after sustaining an injury and forfeiting his position in the competition.

Craig is one of four judges used by the show and will be back on BBC Strictly on Saturday night for the semi-finals, as the remaining four couples compete.

Casualty star Nigel quit the show on Saturday, hours before the Musicals Week and quarter-final, due to injury.

The BBC pro dancer will be dancing in the semi final of the show this weekend, alongside celebrity partner Bobby Brazier, amid her father's ongoing cancer battle.

Bobby Brazier has managed to land himself a place in the Strictly Come Dancing semi finals alongside his professional partner Dianne Buswell

She has suffered in recent years from unwanted injuries and bad luck with her dance partners - and she no longer has a chance to win the Glitterball this time around

The Strictly judge has noticed a change in atmosphere behind-the-scenes of the hit BBC show since Nigel was forced to quit and now that the grand finale is within sight

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has opened up about a difficult time in her personal life as she battles to stay on the BBC dance show with her partner Bobby Brazier

Katya shared a heart-warming message to dance partner Nigel

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's "unfair" as Ellie and Vito dance Couple's Choice on Saturday in the semi final.

The former Coronation Street star as made it to the penultimate week of the BBC One dance contest this year with Vito Coppola

The semi finalists will get two chances to impress on the dancefloor this weekend.