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Heartbroken Dani Dyer cries as she breaks silence on Strictly exit

Heartbroken Dani Dyer cries as she breaks silence on Strictly exit
  • Dani Dyer, the Love Island winner, has announced her "heartbreaking" exit from Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Her departure follows a fractured ankle sustained after she "landed funny" during a dance fall.
  • The 29-year-old expressed her devastation on Instagram, saying she was "having the best time ever" before the injury.
  • Dyer said she plans to take a break from social media to process the news but intends to cheer on the Strictly team once recovered.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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