The former rugby player had been due to take to the dancefloor with partner Oti Mabuse, but will be absent from the show for a week. | ITV National News

A second Strictly Come Dancing contestant has temporarily dropped out of the BBC show, the day after Robert Webb pulled out for health issues.

His exit has come as a massive shock to fans

The sports pundit said he has been advised to seek treatment.

He and his partner Oti Mabuse will be absent from Saturday night's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker was very impressed with the children at Three Bridges Primary School's dance skills as he returned to his home town with dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.

The actor, who played Andy Sugden in the ITV soap, won the BBC dance competition back in 2019

The pair have been receiving heaps of praise up until this point

Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing 2021, citing medical reasons for his decision to leave.

The TV presenter and Strictly's new pro dancer appeared on the BBC competition's spin-off show It Takes Two

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The EastEnders actress and professional dancer have been receiving great praise

Actor was partnered with Dianne Buswell

He was partnered with Dianne Buswell in the show

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The former rugby player was due to dance with partner Oti Mabuse, but will be absent under the advice of medical professionals.

The former rugby player says his back "has been causing me some unwanted problems this week".

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans in Ramsbottom can put on their dancing shoes and join a new dancing fitness programme.