Paralympian Will Bayley is leaving Strictly Come Dancing.

Will, from Tunbridge Wells, was ruled out of Saturday's show after injuring himself during dress rehearsals for the BBC One show.

He suffered a knee injury and was unable to compete in the Halloween special where he was due to dance the jive alongside partner Janette Manrara.

A statement from the show released this evening said: "Due to his knee injury, Will Bayley is leaving Strictly Come Dancing.

"He said 'I've loved being part of the show, and am so grateful for the phenomenal support we have received.

"I want to say a special thank you to Janette for believing in me, and giving me the confidence to believe in myself.

"The things we achieved, from out couple's choice dance, through to the lifts in our salsa will stay will me forever..."

He is due to appear on BBC Two's Strictly - It Takes Two program with his dance partner tonight at 6.30pm.

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