Strictly star's new show pulled from TV schedule after German Christmas market attack

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Comedian Susan Calman has revealed that her upcoming special, where she delves into festive activities in Germany, has been removed from Channel 5’s line-up following the "horrific events" at a Christmas market in Magdeburg.The tragic incident saw five people lose their lives, including a nine-year-old boy, and left 200 injured when a man drove his car at high speed through the market last Friday.The Scottish comic and presenter, who took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, shared that they had "deeply thought" about whether to still air Christmas Cruising With Susan Calman on Friday, and decided to show her Lapland cruise from the previous year instead. "I wanted to let you know something that’s been deeply thought about," she wrote on Instagram, alongside a snap of her strolling in a snow-dusted forest.

She continued, "In light of the horrific events at the Christmas Market in Germany, Christmas Cruising won’t be broadcast on Dec 27.

Last year’s Lapland cruise will be shown. Sending love to those affected by the tragedy." According to the programme synopsis, Susan was filmed immersing herself in the Christmas spirit on a festive cruise in Germany along the Main and Rhine rivers.

It stated that every stop on the cruise "promises a picture-perfect scene from a Christmas card". Since the attack, many flowers and candles have been laid near the market.