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Christine Estera @ChristineEstera October 21, 2025 - 11:21AM Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Whatsapp Listen to this article Copied URL to clipboard Neighbours has recast the character Elle Robinson Neighbours has recast Elle Robinson, who was played by Pippa Black, as the character returns later this year before the soap's finale,... Beloved Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has issued a heartbreaking statement after his surprise exit from the UK reality series Strictly Come Dancing. The Aussie actor, who is best known for playing Paul Robinson on the recently axed soap, was forced to exit the celebrity dance show over the weekend after suffering a horror injury. “This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey,” he began in his statement shared on X. Stefan Dennis has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing after tearing a muscle. MORE: 90s Neighbours stars now: Property, loss and exes “Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the comp and achieve more great dances along the way, I was told that on Saturday I had torn my calf so significantly that I am now forced to withdraw from the show.” The 66-year-old sad he was not only gutted to leave the show just four weeks in, but he was also sad to farewell his professional dance partner, fellow Aussie Dianne Buswell. “I can’t tell you how devastated I am to have to leave so prematurely especially, as there has been, and still is, so much love and support from everyone for both Dianne and myself,” he continued. Copied URL to clipboard Stefan Dennis dances the Charleston on Strictly Come Dancing Neighbours star Stefan Dennis dances the... “I owe both the Strictly Family and Dianne a massive debt of gratitude for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of being able to dance with my wife. Fun fact for all the avid Neighbours fans … it’s the same leg!” Dennis’ life-imitating-art joke was in reference to his character Paul, who had his left leg amputated years ago after a fall from a cliff led to a bad infection. Buswell, 36, was among the many to praise Dennis for his efforts despite the couple of spanners thrown in the works during his journey on the show. Just two weeks ago, he was unable to perform during the Sunday show because of illness. He returned last weekend, scoring 26 points for dancing the Charleston to Tones And I’s hit Dance Monkey, only to suffer a show-ending injury. The actor injured himself while dancing the Charleston on Sunday’s show. Dennis said he was sad to be leaving behind the show and his dance partner. “Stefo I’m so sorry our strictly journey was cut short just as that confidence was starting to grow. But you can walk away with your head held high,” Buswell wrote on Instagram. “You can go home to your wonderful wife put your hand out and say would you like to cha cha cha with me. the main reason for being on this show was to be able to dance with her and you can certainly do that now. “You are the kindest human I have ever worked with and I can always say I got to dance with the iconic neighbours legend Stefan Dennis or as my dad calls ya Paul Robertson. Can’t wait for you to send me the video of you and Gail dancing together.” Buswell, who has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance Australia and Dancing with the Stars Australia, is the reigning champion, taking home the trophy last year with British comedian Chris McCausland. Dennis and Neighbours co-stars Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher wrapped filming on the series in July. Picture: Channel 10 Dennis’ appearance on the program comes just two months after he wrapped filming on Neighbours for good. Although the final ever episode of the soap will air in December, the cast and crew filmed the epic finale back in July. More Coverage Viewers say one thing about Golden Bachelor Lennon’s killer makes shock new confession Steven Vago - New York Post “Just want to say a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone that has been on board the good ship @neighbours for the last 40 years,” Dennis wrote alongside an Instagram video of himself walking down Ramsay Street for the last time. “Yesterday I said goodbye to a phenomenon that has been two thirds of my life and a vast majority of my career life. It has genuinely been an honour and a privilege working with all the people on this marvellous show that has taken me on such a wonderful journey I had never considered. “And my upmost gratitude to all of our loyal fans out there. You have kept the show alive through thick and thin. Thank you everyone. 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