Strictly Come Dance has announced that AJ and Kai have had to withdraw from tomorrow's final.
It was announced on Twitter that the pair will be unable to continue taking part in Strictly due to 'injury'.
They have spent the past 13 weeks competing on the show and managed to make it to the final taking place tomorrow.
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Announcing the news on Twitter, BBC Strictly said: "We want to thank them for 13 incredible weeks on the show and the pure joy they brought to the dance floor very week."
The pair pulled out of the show after AJ Odudu tore a ligament in her right ankle.
Speaking of her exit, the star said: "Learning to dance over the last 13 weeks has been an incredible honour and to do it alongside someone as special, patient and devoted as Kai is something I'll treasure forever.
"Thank you to the Strictly family for the experience, the medical team for trying to get me back on my feet and mostly, to everyone at home for watching and supporting.
"You've made this experience one to remember. Strictly Come Dancing has been a lifelong dream and I'm glad it came true.
"Good luck to my partners in dance, John & Johannes and Rose and Giovanni. I will be cheering you on (on one leg!)."
Kai Widdrington thanked his partner following the news.
The dancer said: “I’ve been absolutely honoured to get to dance with the incredible AJ Odudu for the last few months and although neither of us wanted our journey to end this way, AJ’s health and safety are by far the most important things.
"I want to thank AJ for being the absolute best partner I could ever have asked for in my first year on the show and I will always treasure the memories of dancing in the Strictly ballroom with her.
"I know we will be friends for life and I will be there for her through her recovery in whatever way I can. I want to wish good luck to John and Johannes and Rose and Giovanni for the final.
"And finally the biggest thank you to everyone who voted for us throughout the series, your support has been unforgettable.”
Sarah James, Strictly Come Dancing Executive Producer, said: “AJ may not be able to compete in the final but she is and always will be one of the most brilliant Strictly finalists we have ever had.
"We cannot thank her enough for fully embracing the experience and being a total delight both on and off the dance floor.
"AJ and Kai are a wonderful partnership and have performed some unforgettable routines over the last few months.
"Although this is not how we would have wanted her Strictly journey to end, AJ’s health and wellbeing come first and everyone involved in the show send her all our love and wish her a speedy recovery.”
AJ and Kai will be taking part in an exclusive interview which will be aired on Strictly: It Takes Two.
It will take place at 6.30pm this evening on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
The Strictly Come Dancing Final will take place tomorrow Saturday, December 18 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
John and Johannes and Rose and Giovanni will be competing to win the glitterball trophy.
