Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been left 'gutted' after it was announced Gorka Marquez would no longer be taking part in an upcoming tour. Fresh off the back of the Professionals show, which opened in Salford at the end of April, the Spanish dancer was set to appear in Strictly Presents... Keeeep Dancing.
The 35-date tour begins on June 22 and sees celebrities and professionals from the hit BBC One dance show give audiences a glimpse behind the glitterball via "stunning choreography and fascinating storytelling".
Rehearsals for the show are already underway but Gorka and the tour team had sad news to share with fans as has been forced to pull out of the show due to injury. Gorka, 31, said in a statement: "I’m very disappointed not to be able to join the tour, but I must follow medical advice and rest and recuperate. I’ll be cheering everyone on from home. Audiences are in for a real treat!"
