Strictly pro missing from This Morning chat as co-stars address their absence
One Strictly Come Dancing star was absent from their This Morning appearance on Monday.
During the latest episode, summer presenters Emma Willis and Joel Dommett chatted to Strictly favourites James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Ian Waite.
The quartet have joined forces for their popular show The Return Of The Legends, where they perform spectacular routines and share amusing tales from the beloved BBC One dance programme, where they all worked as professional dancers.
However, one member who was absent from the This Morning chat was Vincent Simone.
Before the interview, the group shared a touching tribute to Vincent, 46, who was a professional from 2006 until 2012, reports the Mirror.
Posting on Instagram, James, 47, who worked as a Strictly professional from 2006 to 2013, shared a heartwarming video message to Vincent with his fellow performers.
James declared: "Very shortly we are about to go live on This Morning! So make sure you tune in and also we just wanted to say hi to Vincent who can't be with us today. Vincent we love you and it's not the same without you!".
During the chat, the group also referenced Vincent as Brendan, 49, who was a Strictly professional from 2004 to 2017, highlighted in a preview of their show: "Did you see Vincent there? Vincent is with us as well!"
Meanwhile, at the beginning of Monday's programme, the Strictly professionals all danced into the studio as they welcomed hosts Emma and Joel complete with enormous feathers.
After their blockbuster sell-out tour Legends of The Dance Floor in 2024, Strictly Come Dancing icons Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian have revealed an even grander tour for 2025: The Return Of The Legends.
James had previously reflected on last year's show: "Last year's Legends tour was a life-changing experience, reigniting a passion for dance I thought was lost.
"The energy, artistry, and camaraderie reminded me why I fell in love with dance. I'm deeply grateful to the exceptional team and talent behind it. I can't wait to bring that same energy and legacy to new audiences on the upcoming tour."
Meanwhile, Pasha, 45, who served as a Strictly professional from series nine to series 16, remarked: "Working with my best friends on the Legends of The Dance show was such a joy.
"We gave it everything, so to see the audiences' reaction in sold-out theatres night after night...it doesn't get better than that. See you there."
This Morning continues on weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV X.
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