The duo have both been forced to exit the 2023 Strictly contest after Nigel sustained an injury that put an end to his Glitterball Trophy dreams - with news breaking hours before the quarter final

It was down to the former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner to kick things off in the quarter-finals

BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell looked unrecognisable on Saturday's show as she ditched her red locks for a brunette hairdo instead

Fate of quarter-final was left up in the air after surprise departure

Viewers were confused as Musical Week came to an end

The Strictly Come Dancing duo made a spellbinding comeback after landing in the dance off

To (I've Had) The Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing

BBC Strictly Come Dancing returned for another night of glamour and sequins on the show's dancefloor as the hit series reached its iconic Musicals Week

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left baffled as Nigel Harman and Katya Jones' shock exit from the BBC reality series sheds uncertainty who'll be eliminated on Sunday night's results show

The actor made a surprise appearance on the BBC One show on Saturday night after pulling out of the competition

Former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing hours before Saturday's live show – with partner Katya Jones left devastated

To Backstage Romance from Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood finally did it - two weeks away from the BBC show finale, but he finally gave out a 10

Nigel and Katya's exit was announced earlier on Saturday

Known for his own nimble feet and cool dance moves, the actor was spotted enjoying the latest show

Fans were amazed by the transformation

To For Good from Wicked

Nigel Harman forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing - The Telegraph