STRICTLY'S AJ Odudu has dropped out of the upcoming show arena tour after her nasty ankle injury and has been replaced by Maisie Smith.
Former EastEnders star Maisie has plenty of experience on the dance floor having finished as runner-up in 2019, and she will now team up with AJ's partner Kai Widdrington.
She said: ”I’m thrilled to be asked to restart my Strictly journey on this year’s arena tour. "Kai and I will be dancing the Quickstep and the Samba – I can’t wait for rehearsals to start next week.
It will be a joy to dance with everyone and so great to see my EastEnders friend Rose again. I wish AJ a speedy recovery.” While a gutted AJ said: “I’m devastated not to be able to take part in the Strictly tour due to injury.
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