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Lottie Gibbons

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones will miss show after injury

Neil Jones will miss a second week of Strictly Come Dancing.

The professional dancer announced he is still nursing an injury and cannot return to partner Alex Scott yet.

Speaking on Strictly: It Takes Two, Jones said: "I won't be dancing. I've tried, but it's just not ready yet."

This comes after contestant Will Bayley left Strictly after injuring himself during rehearsals.

Neil Jones and Alex Scott during BBC1 dance contest (PA)

The Paralympian, 31, said he was "gutted" to have to pull out of the BBC competition after hurting his knee last week.

Bayley and his professional partner Janette Manrara already had to sit out this weekend's shows.

He said: "I'm gutted my Strictly journey has had to come to an end.

"I've loved being part of the show and am so grateful for the phenomenal support we have received.

"I want to say a special thank you to Janette for believing in me and giving me the confidence to believe in myself.

"The things we achieved, from our couple's choice dance through to the lifts in our salsa, will stay with me forever.

"I've had the time of my life."

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