Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has been admitted to hospital for emergency back surgery.
The procedure comes after he pulled out of this weekend’s live show yesterday afternoon (October 15).
As a result, Ugo and his professional partner Oti Mabuse will not dance this week.
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It’s hoped they will return to the ballroom next weekend.
What did Strictly star Ugo say about his surgery?
Ugo seemed upbeat ahead of the surgery, showing off the tiny paper knickers he had to wear for the op on his Instagram Stories.
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Afterwards, he shared a video of himself from his hospital bed and offered “a quick update” from doctors.
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