JAIME Winstone misses this weekend’s live Strictly show after battling through a painful ab injury last Saturday, The Sun can reveal.
announced yesterday the injury she suffered has not improved and she has had to pull out on doctors’ orders.
, 41 — daughter of Sexy Beast actor — hurt herself in rehearsals on Saturday morning, just hours before the live Halloween show.
She sold-iered on to perform a salsa as the bride of Frankenstein with her pro partner .
A source said: “Jaime injured herself doing the lifts while practicing a very spritely salsa.
“She saw an on-set physio straight away, but still wanted to perform as she had worked so hard and loves dancing.
“She was a real trouper and just soldiered on though the pain. The show’s producers kept a close eye on her, but she managed to grin and bear it.”
Despite her best efforts, Jaime still found herself in the bottom three dance-off — though in the end she was saved by the judges, and Emmerdale’s was sent home.
Yesterday, BBC bosses confirmed Jaime would get a bye through to next week when it is hoped she will be able to dance again.
BBC rules state each contestant is allowed only one free pass before being obliged to withdraw.
Jaime said in a statement: “I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due to a torn abdominal muscle.
“I am in considerable pain, and my doctors have advised complete rest to give my body the best possible chance to heal. As frustrating as it is, I have to put my health first and follow their advice to step away from dancing this week.
“I love every moment of dancing and performing with Carlos, and I am praying for a speedy recovery so that I can continue this magical journey.
“I want to thank everyone for their incredible support so far. It means more than you know. Wishing everyone on the show all the luck, love and strength for Saturday night and I hope to be back on that dancefloor very soon.”
Jaime’s injury shows just how tough training for the show can be.
It comes a month after singer Delta Goodrem fractured a rib in training with her partner Kai Widdrington.
She was also given an automatic bye — but is now back dancing.
And — daughter of actor Danny — is finally competing this year after having to pull out last year when she broke an ankle in training following the launch show.
