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Strictly stars AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington ‘to be invited back in 2022’ after plea from fans

AJ suffered an injury which forced her to pull out of the final

Strictly Come Dancing fans may have got their wish after begging the BBC to bring back AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington next year.

The pair were forced to pull out of this Saturday’s final due to AJ’s ankle injury.

After AJ consulted with medical professionals, it was decided that she wouldn’t be able to compete.

But now devastated fans will be delighted to hear AJ and Kai could be invited back to the show next year.

Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu
AJ and Kai didn’t compete in the Strictly final (Credit: BBC)

Will Strictly bring back AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington?

Well yes, it might just happen!

According to The Sun, a source said: “The winner of the show returns to perform again for one dance when the series starts up again and it’s been suggested AJ could be allowed to come back for one last turn on the dance floor.

Read more: Strictly: AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington forced to pull out of final due to her injury

“Nothing has been decided yet but, if they can make schedules line up, AJ could be back for a final spin.”

“The idea of allowing AJ to perform one last routine is something they’d love to make happen,” they added.

Strictly Come Dancing: AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington on show
Fans want AJ and Kai to return next year (Credit: BBC)

How did fans react to AJ’s injury?

The news comes after Strictly fans pleaded with the Beeb to bring back AJ and Kai next year.

One person said on Twitter: “Absolutely gutted for @AJOdudu and @Kaiwidd having to pull out of @bbcstrictly.

“I think you should have an automatic pass to next year’s final.”

Another wrote: “Such a shame, they’ve been so brilliant all season. They so deserved their place in the final.

Read more: Strictly fans divided as AJ Odudu hosts Morning Live

“Can they compete next year instead??”

A third tweeted: “That’s so sad, let them come back next year.”

A fourth added: “Noooooooooooooooooooooo. They better be invited back next year.”

Others suggested they could feature in next year’s Christmas special.

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One tweeted: “I’m so sorry. AJ you’ve been absolutely amazing the whole way through.

“I hope you can come back for next year’s Strictly Christmas special.”

Another wrote: “Hopefully AJ will get to compete in the Christmas special next year.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)