Jade sits it out

Following Jade's injury last week, the BBC and Jade's management, after considering all the medical advice, have decided that she should not dance in this week's show. This sadly means that she will no longer be able to compete in the series. Jade has been a fantastic contestant and we are very sad to see her go.

During the dress rehearsal on Saturday 14 November, Jade Johnson sustained a serious injury. Under medical advice she was unable to dance in the Week 9 show.

In this circumstance, the celebrity is allowed to 'sit out' the show for one week only. The rest of the celebrities will compete as normal.

Laila Rouass also sustained an injury to her ankle. She was examined by a doctor who confirmed that although dancing could be painful it would not cause her further medical problems and she could dance tonight. Laila decided she wanted to dance in the show.

For more information on Strictly Come Dancing's Terms and Conditions, go to our Voting page and scroll down to the section on Terms and Conditions near the bottom of the page.