Dani Dyer-Bowen leaves Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing ankle in rehearsal

Former Love Island star ‘heartbroken’ to withdraw from 23rd series but promises to return to cheer on remaining cast

Dani Dyer-Bowen has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals.

The 29-year-old reality TV star, who won Love Island in 2018 and took part in Celebrity MasterChef in 2023, said she was “heartbroken” to not be able to compete in the 23rd series of the BBC One programme after a fall. The series broadcast its launch show on Saturday.