Strictly Final Absences

Several members of the 2021 Strictly family will be missing or not performing in tomorrow's final.

Karen Hauer is currently rehabilitating a knee injury, so will not be able to dance live in the final. Obviously, she will still appear in pre-recorded pro numbers.

Robert Webb will not be dancing either. In a post on Instagram, he said: "The producers understood that when I had to stop, I had to stop completely. Dianne & Joe came over for lunch a few weeks ago and m’partner gets it. If I gave out a few more details about what the show had been doing to me physically & mentally, you wouldn’t be surprised that the offer of one more dance was politely declined."

Tilly Ramsey will miss the final as well, having tested positive for Covid-19. She said on Instagram: "So sad to be missing the Strictly final - but sadly have tested positive for covid so will be watching from my sofa and cheering on the amazing finalists from home on Saturday night - wishing everyone lots of love & good luck."

I'm sure we are all crossing our fingers that AJ will be able to perform. The final would be less bright without her.