A Strictly Come Dancing star looks set to miss the first live show of the current run next week.

Aliona Vilani – who won last year with Harry Judd from McFly – has fractured her ankle in training.

She was due to partner Johnny Ball this season.

Producers are trying to find a stand-in.

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