Strictly Come Dancing - Brendan Cole Takes Leave For a Week

Professional Dancer and Michelle William's partner in the current series of Strictly Come Dancing, Brendan Cole will take a leave of absence from the show due the death of his father, it's been reported. 

The dancer found out about his father's death just hours before he was supposed to perform on the show. His father had been fighting Leukemia for 10 years and lost his battle. Brendan has flown back to New Zealand with his wife and brother.

Michelle Williams will be partnered with Ian Waite until Brendan returns. 

Condolences to Brendan and his family.