Carlos Gu Withdraws from Strictly Christmas Special Due to Ankle Injury: Replacement Revealed!

Carlos Gu will not participate in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special this year due to an ankle injury, as announced by the BBC. He was set to dance with Vogue Williams for the festive show.

Gorka Márquez will replace Carlos and dance with Vogue. The BBC released a statement wishing Carlos a speedy recovery.

The full line-up for the Christmas special was revealed last week. Among the participants is Billy Monger, a racing driver who quickly gained attention for his inspiring journey after suffering life-changing injuries in a crash. He plans to dance alongside professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.

Billy expressed his nervousness about performing in front of the judges but is also excited to honor his family, who are fans of the show. He is training hard and hopes to raise awareness for Comic Relief through this experience.

The Christmas special will feature six couples performing festive routines to impress the judges: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas. The show will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Carlos Gu and his co-star Nancy Xu recently faced rumors of a fallout, but Carlos stated they were still friends, emphasizing their strong bond since childhood. Despite this, there has been some tension following disappointments during the series, as they had unfollowed each other on social media.

The event will showcase a blend of fun and talent, making it a highly anticipated part of the holiday entertainment lineup.