Catherine Tyldesley has said that she is "absolutely heartbroken" after being forced to pull out of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour due to injury.
The ex-Coronation Street star, 36, confirmed the news on Instagram today in a lengthy post.
Catherine, who took part in last year's series of Strictly with professional Johannes Radebe, said that "devastated was an understatement" after discovering that she wouldn't be able to perform for the rest of the tour.
She described her time on the tour as a "complete joy" and said that it was a "magical show".
The actress wrote: "I’m absolutely heartbroken to let you all know that I’ve had to finish my time on the @strictlycomedancinglive tour earlier than expected.
"Unfortunately I’ve sustained an injury which means I’ll be unable to dance for a while. My experience of the tour has been a complete joy. Each audience has been so full of love for SCD. My fellow dancers are all phenomenal and I’m so grateful to have experienced such a magical show.
"Devastated is an understatement. Wishing my #Strictly family the best time with the rest of the tour.
"If you get chance to watch it - GO! It’s unbelievably magical."
Upset fans flocked to the comments section and said that they were "gutted" that she wasn't dancing.
One wrote: "So sorry to read this and know you must be gutted to have to finish before the end of the tour but you have had a awesome year xxx."
While another commented: "Gutted I didn’t get to you dance your socks off in Manchester but I am sure you will be showing your stuff on the Christmas special next year hope you get better soon ❤️xxx
Srictly pro Graziano di Prima added: "my darling get well soon!! we miss you so much!!"
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