Strictly star says the show must go on following brutal attack

It happened over the weekend.

Published 22nd Nov 2016

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has said the show must go on following his brutal attack over the weekend.

Gorka was out in Blackpool with fellow dancers Aljaz Skorjanec and Neil Jones, after filming the live TV show when he was attacked in the town centre.

Despite the attack resulting in the Spanish dancer losing two teeth and needing emergency treatment, he has posted on Instagram saying,

"it was a bad experience but I'm feeling better and just want to look forward to the show on Saturday."

Tameka was eliminated earlier on in the series, however the professional dancer returned to the show stepping in for Brendan Cole after he fell ill with a lung infection, temporarily becoming Anastacia's dance partner.

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Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 26th November 26 on BBC One.