Strictly Come Dancing's Artem Chigvintsev has been forced to pull out of performing on this weekend's BBC1 show because of his back injury.
Specialists have discovered that the damage, from last Friday's rehearsals, may not be as bad as it had been thought, but the professional dancer will still have to rest at the weekend.
Brendan Cole will be stepping into Chigvintsev's shoes, partnering Australian star Holly Valance on Saturday night.
A Strictly spokesperson told The Telegragh: ''Artem was initially diagnosed with a transverse process fracture of the lumbar spine.
''However the latest medical advice from a spinal specialist following further scans is that he is suffering with a combination of joint and soft tissue injury.
''While this medical advice is more encouraging he will still need to rest, so will not be dancing this Saturday. Brendan Cole will partner Holly in this Saturday's show.''
Speaking about his injury and the disappointment of not dancing with Holly, Artem told the Mirror newspaper: "I’m sad not to be dancing with Holly, but I’m grateful that Brendan is to fill my dancing shoes. They will be fantastic."
Sharing her disappointment with Artem, Holly added: "I’m disappointed I won’t be dancing with Artem this weekend, but Brendan is an awesome guy and we’re working hard for this Saturday’s show.”
