The People have reported today that the reason behind Jimmy Tarbucks sudden drop out from Strictly Come Dancing was that BBC bosses were afraid that he would collapse on air.

A source revealed: “Jimmy’s not very well and we don’t want him collapsing on live TV in front of millions of viewers. We decided not to let him take part.”

Jimmy was desperate to carry on dancing with partner Flavia Cacace.

He said: “I’m absolutely devastated. I really wanted to dance but I’ve been told I need to rest.” A spokesman for the show said: “It was a joint decision between the BBC, doctors and Jimmy that he should no longer take part.”

Yesterday the BBC refused to confirm rumours that a replacement dance couple would be brought in.

Their spokesman said: “There will be a twist - but you’ll have to wait and see.”

Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck was unable to take part in this weeks Strictly Come Dancing show due to health problems. An article in The People today claimed that the 66-year-old comic had been taken to hospital during the week after doctors discovered a heart murmur reportedly brought on by the TV show’s daunting training routines.

However a BBC spokesperson commented: “He’s hoping to be back next week performing the tango.”

A source had told the tabloid that Jimmy was a victim of his own determination.

“He was usually first in the dance studio and last to leave. Friends told him to take it easy - but Jimmy was desperate to get it right,” the insider said.

The source added: “The amount of time, effort and energy he put into the show would put a strain on an Olympic athlete, let alone a man who is old enough to get his pensioner bus-pass.”

Viewers watching last nights show saw ‘What Not to Wear’ host Mica Paris being booted off the show along with partner Ian Waite.

The BBc has finally announced which clebrities will be dancing their feet off in this years ‘Strictly Come dancing’ competition and the list is as follows!

FEMALES
Baby Spice Emma Bunton
ex-Bad Girls star Claire King
EastEnders actress Louisa Lytton
TV presenter Carol Smillie
Singer Mica Paris
comedy actress Jan Ravens
Casualty’s Georgina Bouzova

MALES
Former Manchester United goalie Peter Schmeichel
comedian Jimmy Tarbuck
former England rugby player Matt Dawson
newsreader Nicholas Owen
cricketer Mark Ramprakash
actor Ray Fearon (Nathan in Coronation Street)
Radio 1’s DJ Spoony.

Louisa Lytton, 17, who plays gangster’s daughter Ruby Allen in Eastenders, is the youngest contestant and will partner Italian ballroom dancer Vincent Simone.

Claire King, who found fame in Emmerdale as Kim Tate in Emmerdale, will team up with Love Island ladies’ man Brendan Cole.

The BBC One show returns to Saturday nights next month with presenters Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.

Daly said: “With a line-up like this, the new series is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Where else could you see a Spice Girl dancing alongside Jimmy Tarbuck?”

In a change to last year’s show, week one will see the boys dancing to stay in the competition while the girls entertain with a group mambo. The format will be reversed in week two.