Gorka Marquez leaves fans 'gutted' as he's forced out of BBC Strictly Come Dancing tour and replaced
08.06.2022 - 13:33
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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!"
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He will be replaced by South African Latin champion Cameron Lombard, it has been announced. He joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and he will be part of the line-up of professionals when the hit BBC One show returns for its 20th series this autumn.
He said: "It’s a real thrill for me to be joining this new Strictly tour. Keeeep Dancing is all about giving the audiences a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes at the TV show – I know they are going to love it! We will all miss Gorka on the road with us. I’m sending him my very best for a speedy recovery."
Gorka also shared the news to his Instagram story, sharing a post from the official Strictly Come Dancing Live Instagram account. And fans were quick to share their upset as well
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