Strictly Come Dancing kicked off on Saturday, 23rd September, with the first show of the 2023 series. Glitterballs and sparkles were aplenty as usual but a first-show injury was not as professional dancer, Nancy Xu, was spotted with smears down the side of her neck.The 31 year old dancer had fun, chatting and laughing with Tess Daly, but as she turned to the side, fans spotted what looked like blood down her jawline and onto her neck.
She was then spotted holding a tissue to her neck as she climbed the stairs to Claudia Winkleman.The star looked sensational in a satin olive green dress, complete with neon pink sash and straps and fluffy feathers whilst former Coronation Street star and comedian Les Dennis, 69, looked dapper in his smart suit with waistcoat.
One fan commented on Twitter: "Hope Nancy is ok… that looks like an injury," whilst another panicked, added: "Nancy is bleeding!
Poor Nancy!" Nancy, 31, who was partnered with Will Mellor on last year's show, seemed in high spirits afterwards however. Presenter and comedian Les donned a shirt and waistcoat for his tango to Don’t You Want Me by the Human League with Nancy to secure a score of 16.
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