Nigel Harman pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing

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Nigel Hartman with professional partner Katya Jones in one of their routines

Actor Nigel Harman has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing just hours ahead of the quarter final after suffering a leg injury, the BBC has said.

The Casualty star had been due to dance a Charleston with professional partner Katya Jones.

A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Nigel has sustained an injury which means he is unable to perform and has had to withdraw from Strictly".

It is not clear whether an elimination will still go ahead this week.

The remaining celebrities are Ellie Leach, Annabel Croft, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier.