Stefan Dennis resumes Strictly Come Dancing training
Stefan Dennis has returned to training on Strictly Come Dancing.
Stefan Dennis has resumed training on Strictly Come Dancing.
The 66-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Paul Robinson in Neighbours - was forced to miss Movie Week due to illness, but It Takes Two host Fleur East has now confirmed Stefan has returned to training ahead of Icons Week.
Fleur said on the BBC show: "As we know, Stefan Dennis was unfortunately unable to take part in Movie Week due to illness and received a bye.
"But we've been sent this message from him and Dianne."
The BBC then shared a clip of Stefan working with Dianne Buswell, his professional partner.
The actor said in the clip: "Hi everyone, just want to say thank you very much for all your support and well wishes while I was away last week.
"We're back in the training room, aren't we, and if all goes well - which it will - I'm going to be back on the floor with the lovely Dianne this Saturday."
The BBC actually announced that Stefan wouldn't appear on the show before the weekend.
The broadcaster said in a statement: "Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised to rest and, as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
"In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again."
Meanwhile, Stefan's wife, Gail, recently took to social media to open up about a heath scare that he suffered back in 2024.
She wrote on Instagram: "A year ago, almost to the day, I got a frantic call from @neighbours, saying that Stefan was being rushed to emergency.
"Then this week … a frantic call came again.
"Thankfully he will be ok but I know he will be so sad and extremely disappointed that he can't perform this week on @strictly.. but believe me these two moments have been the only things that have kept him from going to work! He is such a super trouper.
"So please rest up darling, your body is shouting at you again. Make sure you listen! (sic)"
