Two Strictly professionals INJURED after training accident

Oh dear!

Shirley Ballas

by Alex Ross |
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As well as all of the drama about the infamous 'Strictly Curse', this year's Strictly Come Dancing has had its fair share of injuries! Not only did Danny John-Jules collapse in training, Stacey Dooley was left hospitalised and now it's been revealed that TWO of the professional dancers were left injured after colliding in training.

As Danny and his dance partner Amy Dowden appeared on Strictly: It Takes Two earlier in the week, show host Zoe Ball revealed that Amy had been involved in an accident along with her fellow pro Gorka Márquez, whilst in training.

Danny John-Jules and Dowden
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Speaking on the show, Amy said, "In the pro rehearsals, unfortunately Gorka and I collided. It was just an accident that happened. My heel went right into the top of Gorka's foot, and Gorka was left with a nasty bruise too!"

OUCH! 😱

See all of the songs and dances coming up on this weekend's show:

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Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev1 of 10
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Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev

Ashley and Pasha will dance a Foxtrot to 'Orange Coloured Sky' by Natalie Cole.

Charles Venn and Karen Clifton2 of 10
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Charles Venn and Karen Clifton

Charles and Karen will dance a Viennese Waltz to 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel.

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Danny John-Jules and Amy Dowden

Danny and Amy will dance a Quickstep to 'Freedom' by Pharrell Williams.

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Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara

Dr. Ranj and Janette will perform a Samba to 'Freedom 90' by George Michael.

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Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice

Faye and Giovanni will perform a Tango to 'Call Me' by Blondie.

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Graeme Swann and Oti Mabuse

Graeme and Oti will dance a Waltz to 'The Last Waltz' by Engelbert Humperdinck.

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Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell

Joe and Dianne will perform a Paso Doble to 'Pompeii' by Bastille.

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Kate Silverton and Aljaz Skorjanec

Kate and Aljaz will dance an Argentine Tango to 'Assassin's Tango' by John Powell.

Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard9 of 10
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Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard

Lauren and AJ will dance a Jive to 'Girlfriend' by Avril Lavigne.

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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton

Stacey and Kevin will do a Street and Commercial dance to Alicia Keys' hit song 'Empire State of Mind'.

The revelation comes just days after TV presenter Stacey Dooley left her fans worried by posting a photo of herself in a hospital bed.

Taking to her Instagram page, Stacey reassured fans that she WILL be performing this weekend, writing, 'Nothings broke! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 All the drugs and all the cuppas gonna hook us up! See you Sat! 👊🏽 THANK YOU SO SO MUCH TO ALL THE STAFF. You are all bloody amazing . [sic]

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Although Stacey didn't confirm what injury she had suffered, it's being reported that she has a bruised rib following a fall in training.

Meanwhile, after Seann Walsh and Katya Jones were eliminated from the show last weekend, the competition is heating up, with the 10 remaining couples fighting for their place.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday and Sunday evening.

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