Last Updated: 21 Nov 2011

Strictly Star Fractures Spine!

After making it through the weekend’s live shows it’s been revealed that Aussie actress Holly Valance’s 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner was performing with a fractured spine! Dancer Artem Chigvintsev had injured himself during rehearsals last week, but powered through the shows despite the intense pain.

But now his medical results have come back and despite their high score on the show, doctors say he was dancing with a fractured spine! He is now undergoing treatment while pop star Holly practices the rumba with dancer Brendan Cole for this week’s upcoming shows.

One person who may be pleased to see Artem take time off from the show is his girlfriend Kara Tointon. The ‘Eastenders’ actress enjoyed a romance with the dancer after they won last year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ together and they now share a pad in London.

Will Artem recover in time for the weekend? Or will Holly have to do her best with Lulu’s former partner Brendan?