Previous Strictly Come Dancing expert dancer Robin Windsor has actually passed away, aged 44. Buddies, coworkers and fans have actually been paying homage. Robin initially signed up with Strictly in 2010 and was coupled with stars consisting of Deborah Meaden and Alison Hammond.
Robin continued to dance on the program however might not take part as a partner in Series 12 due to the fact that of a back injury and had surgical treatment on his back and was changed by Trent Whiddon. He did appear in week 9, on 23 November 2014, in the opening expert series.
He likewise later on appeared in the 2015 Christmas unique.
Speaking at the end of 2022, Robin opened about why he gave up the BBC series – confessing he had no option. He remembered: “Leaving Strictly wasn’t my option. I had a dreadful back operation and they chose that they didn’t wish to ask me back the next year. It was most likely for health and wellness factors, in case something took place, however I was fit.”
The dancer then went on to inform Betway: “One of my friends Trent Whiddon, who changed me to dance with Pixie Lott, I wished to enjoy and support him, however it broke my heart. I was with Marcus Collins from The X Factor, who was my partner at the time, and stated to him, ‘I’m truly having a hard time to see the program.'”
“He informed me the very best thing to do was to actually support and support everyone. He stated it was tough for him to see the success of Little Mix, who beat him on X Factor. He was area on!” Robin included: “From that day forward I made certain I supported everyone on the program. Being bitter about not being asked back was not going to assist any circumstance. I discovered that was the ideal thing to do and I thank Marcus for that.”
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