Curtis Pritchard has had to drop out of the show.
RTÉ have confirmed that 22-year-old pro-dancer Curtis Pritchard will be leaving the show. According to media reports in the UK, Pritchard and his brother AJ were victims of a nightclub assault on St. Stephen’s Day.
Pritchard is now expected to undergo surgery. The statement confirmed that Pritchard would rejoin the show upon his recovery.
The statement reads: “Dancing with the Stars pro-dancer Curtis Pritchard was involved in an incident on 26 December 2018.
“As a result of the injuries sustained, he will not have recovered in time for the launch of the new series, which will air 6 January 2019. Dancing with the Stars wish Curtis a speedy recovery.
“A replacement for Curtis on the show is currently being arranged by ShinAwiL and we look forward to welcoming Curtis back when he recovers.”
Dancing with the Stars wish Curtis a speedy recovery.
A replacement for Curtis on the show is currently being arranged by ShinAwiL and we look forward to welcoming Curtis back when he recovers.
— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) December 28, 2018
Dancing With The Stars is set to begin on RTÉ on 6 January, 2019.
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