After having a few weeks of continually improving scores, Blackpool really was the lift that we all needed half way through the series and Jade and I were both thrilled to perform in the fantastic Tower Ballroom - what a show!
The Tango was our next dance and I for one was very excited at the prospect, not having danced this dance since series 3 with Zoe Ball - still my all time favourite dance!
The week of the Tango had progressed brilliantly and by Saturday it looked as though it might be Jade's best dance to date. All the signs were great in the dress run, dancing a flawless performance - but as I picked Jade up off the floor: DISASTER!!!
At the time I didn’t even realise anything was wrong but Jade had seriously damaged her knee getting up at the end of the dance. We had 3 specialists come to assess her injury - all experts in their field. They all made the decision that Jade should not dance.
As yet, we still don’t know the full extent of Jade's injury until she has had her scan tomorrow. If all is well, we will be dancing the Rumba next - and hopefully one day we will show you the amazing Tango we had in store for you.
I cannot express how much I appreciate all of your good wishes and I will pass them on to Jade.
Many thanks for your continued support
Ian
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You're our favourite!!
I hope Jade is able both physically and mentally to compete again in Strictly. I know you will give her loads of support and help her through if she can continue.
If our best wishes do any good, you will be back and at the top next week. And I hope I see that tango sometime. It will be the best.
Love to you both x
i was so looking forward to your tango, i was hoping that it would get you the 10's you so deserve from the judges, i was so upset to hear of Jade's injury - I hope she is doing well and recovering and I hope to see your fab rumba on Saturday.
All the best
gareth
Wishing all the best for the scan and look forward to a more positive update soon.
Good luck to Jade for the scan tomorrow, I'll be keeping everything crossed for her.
love and hugs to you both.
I missed you dancing on Saturday.
I hope Jade is fit enough to dance this week xx
I think you were the most underrated couple of the series and if you're back at the weekend, I'll be cheering you on.
x
We were all looking forward to the Tango but I absolutely loved your Jive. Great fun in Blackpool.
Take care and keep entertaining us. You're wonderful. xx
Really hope Jade is ok to continue with the show cos this really could be YOUR year!
Hope we get to see the tango some day (you know its my favourite) and by all accounts its amazing. Maybe it can be your showdance in the FINAL!!!!
Lots of love and kissess to you both
Love Sharon XX
All the International Angels are praying for Jade to get well soon
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Lots of love from across the North Sea, and best wishes and hugs for both of you!
XXX Angela
Our thoughts now are all with Jade and fingers crossed that the scan reveals nothing serious. The most important thing is to get her knee right, and make sure she is fit to continue her long jump training. Strictly is only a show and not that importnat in the scheme of things.
LOVE TO YOU BOTH XXX
Hope her knee gets better soon and we see you Ian back on SCD very soon.
Best wishes to you both.
I hope you & Jade will be able to dance tomorrow.
Will you be in any of the Pro Dances?
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Lots of love Annette Jones (Dancing Angel) xxx
Take care
See you soon
Sharon
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So sorry you and Jade were unable to continue. Best wishes to you both.
Really enjoyed your dance when Shirley Bassey was singing on Saturday. Hope to see you dance in the pro dances as I love your style.
Thought you might like to see some of the lovely things posted on the BBC forum about you and Jade
I feel so sad for you and Jade missing out on such a good chance of lifting the glitterball. The only thing keeping me going is seeing your pro dances, glimpses of you on ITT and your Tango in the final.
Hopefully, there will be a return of the Dream Team next week for the Midweek Report. xx