When AJ Odudu religiously watched Strictly Come Dancing in the front room of her family’s small terrace in Blackburn, she only dreamed of being in the competition herself one day.
But her hopes and dreams really did come true when she became a 2021 contestant, the TV presenter says, and she still couldn't believe it was happening.
Whilst she impressed the judges and viewers at home over the past 13 weeks with partner Kai Widdrington, her incredible journey was unfortunately cut short on Friday after a devastating injury. READ MORE: Christine McGuinness complains of Christmas struggles during online rant The 33-year-old damaged a ligament in her right ankle, and despite the best efforts of the medical team, it resulted in her having to
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