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Bruce Forsyth Pulls Out Of Strictly

Bruce Forsyth has pulled out of presenting Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday because he has flu, the BBC has said.

A BBC spokesman said the 81-year-old would be missing the show "on doctor's orders".

He added that co-presenter Tess Daly would be taking on Forsyth's hosting role.

It is the first time Forsyth has missed a show since Strictly Come Dancing began in 2004.

"Unfortunately, due to a bout of the flu and on doctor's orders, Bruce will be unable to host Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday. However, Tess Daly will be stepping into his presenting shoes," the spokesman said.

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BBC Says It’s Wonderful That Bruce Forsyth Is Too Ill To Host Strictly Come Dancing

ON the BBC website, “wonderful” news that Bruce Forsyth is “too ill” to host Strictly Come Dancing.

The story appears in the BBC’s “Weird & Wonderful” section. It might be Weird. But Wonderful it might be too, because a new host would enliven the care home telly show that serves one purpose: to make the X

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Claudia joins Tess on Strictly

Claudia Winkleman, who presents It Takes Two, Strictly's spin- off show, will be stepping up to help Tess Daly host Saturday's show

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