John Whaite ordered by physio to take day off 'Strictly' rehearsals

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John Whaite has been ordered by his physiotherapist to take a day off rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing as he is in so much pain.

The former Great British Bake Off winner is part of the show's first all-male couple with professional dancer Johannes Radebe and the couple topped the leaderboard last week with their score of 39/40 for their Argentine Tango.

But Whaite revealed on Instagram on Tuesday: "Going home to rest. My hip flexors are in so much pain and the physio has recommended a day of rest.

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"I'll watch Christmas films all day and eat Haribo."

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However the rest paid off as the 32-year-old baker revealed that he had slept for 13 hours and said: "I feel like a new man today and my hips are ready to shake like Shakira."

This week the pair — who are yet to score a perfect 40 from the judges — will be dancing a Salsa to We Are Family by Sister Sledge.

The Strictly contestant admitted he was in so much pain as he took a break from rehearsal. (Instagram)
The Strictly contestant admitted he was in so much pain as he took a break from rehearsal. (Instagram)

Last week saw Tilly Ramsay became the latest celebrity to be sent home by the judges.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker managed to escape the dance-off yet again, despite a low score from the judges for his his Rumba.

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CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson landed in the dance-off following the public vote, despite being placed third by the judges' score for his Viennese Waltz, which saw him break down in tears on the dancefloor.

Walker revealed he has received abusive messages from angry viewers who do not believe he deserves to still be in the competition.

<p>'Strictly Come Dancing' couple Dan Walker and Nadiya Bychkovi talk to Yahoo about how they bounce back from the criticism they face from the general public.</p>
'Strictly Come Dancing' couple Dan Walker and Nadiya Bychkovi have been forced to justify their place in the competition. (Yahoo)

The 44-year-old TV presenter tried to laugh off the online abuse he had received as he shared it on Twitter.

Read more: Strictly's Dan Walker shares abusive messages from viewers angry he is in quarter final

He said: "Thank you to everyone who is sending lovely messages & enjoying us having fun on #Strictly and to the few who say… “Just leave” “Aren’t you ashamed?” “You’re a disgrace” “It’s a fix” (which I don’t get) or “Who is voting for them?” IT’S A TV SHOW! See you in the 1/4 finals."

Watch: John Whaite said his Strictly dance partner has changed his life