Strictly Come Dancing: the stars who have quit the show and why
Will Young was the fifth star to have ever pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing in its 12-year history onscreen.
The singer, who was paired with professional dancer Karen Clifton, dropped out for "personal reasons", saying that it had been a "joy" and a "long time ambition" to compete in the show.
We take a look at the celebrities who have made the shock announcement...
Will Young – series 14
Will surprised fans when, after finishing fourth in the leaderboard, he announced that he was quitting the show. The Leave Right Now singer thanked his professional dance partner Karen for the "wonderful" experience, saying: "I will be eternally grateful to her for her direction, talent and guiding me through three wonderful dances that I will be able to show my grandkids in years to come."
Will, 37, added: "I leave with joy in my heart that I have been able to take part in one of the most loved shows on British television. Strictly truly is the most unique family and I thank them from the bottom of my heart."
He went on, saying that although he will be a viewer, he will "keeeep dancing!"
Kelly Brook – series 5
The model sadly pulled out of the show after her father Kenneth, who was terminally ill with cancer, passed away in 2007. Kelly said she wanted to remain in the competition because it was what her dad would have wanted, but after struggling in rehearsals, she made the decision to quit.
A BBC spokesperson said: "Kelly has done some training as she had hoped to continue with the show in his memory. However, understandably she has found it too difficult.
"Kelly has been a fantastic part of the programme and she will be sorely missed by everyone on the show who would also like to express their deepest sympathy to Kelly and her family at this difficult time."
John Sergeant – series 6
The TV presenter bowed out of the competition in 2008, saying that winning would have been "a joke too far".
John, who was paired with HELLO! Online blogger Kristina Rihanoff, said that dancing on the show was "a wonderfully enjoyable thing" but he knew that it was his time to step down. The political journalist had consistently appeared at the bottom of the leaderboard, receiving much criticism from judges, but the public kept voting to keep him in.
"It's like when you decide when you leave a party, and the time to leave a party is before the fight starts, and I think that's really what's happened on this occasion," said John.
Jade Johnson – series 7
Great Britain long jumper Jade had to pull out of Strictly in 2009 after suffering a knee injury during rehearsals. The athlete had missed one week of live shows when she made the decision to withdraw from the competition entirely.
"It's very emotional," said Jade, who said that her knee "popped" during a practice for the show. "Just sitting here is really hard for me. The knee is quite sore."
She later claimed that the competition robbed her of a place in Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics. "Strictly has cost me my place in the Olympics," she said. "I thought the show injury had healed and I was ready to compete. Sadly it flared up just before the trials and made it impossible to get through them."
Jimmy Tarbuck – series 4
Jimmy, who was partenered with Flavia Cacace, had to exit the show in 2006 after doctors advised him to rest. The BBC supported his decision for the good of Jimmy's health.
The comedian, who was in his sixties at the time, said that he was "absolutely devastated".
"I really wanted to dance on the show this week but I have to take the advice of the doctors who have told me I need to rest," he said. "I would like to thank my wonderful partner Flavia who has taught me so much and been patient in trying to turn this old carthorse into a proper dancer! I will really miss training with her."
