NIGEL Harman looked glum as he departed the Strictly Come Dancing studio last night.
The Casualty star was snapped leaving the show for the final time after he was forced to make an untimely exit.
Actor Nigel, 50, appeared in last night's live show for the last time, as he revealed he would be leaving the show alongside his dance partner Katya Jones.
In the snaps, Nigel could be seen clutching his rib with an unhappy expression as he travelled by cab.
The star looked down to avoid shots of his miserable expression.
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He was photographed leaving the studio after bidding his cast-mates goodbye.
Nigel and Katya chatted to Claudia Winkleman, whilst being surrounded by their co-stars on the show, and detailed the shock injury that has made Nigel unable to perform.
The actor could be seen holding back the tears as he explained: "I was leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some handsome men, and as I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed I was in A&E.
"I've done something to my rib, it's quite painful and I'm a little bit high on painkillers but I'm having a lovely time."
An emotional Katya, gushed to Nigel: "It's quite hard to talk right now, not going to lie.
"I've absolutely loved every moment of us creating magic on the dancefloor.
"I know the reasons you did this was for your daughter and your parents and especially missing out on this number, I know your parents will be very very proud of you and I hope you got something out of this that you're going to cherish forever in your broken rib."
On Saturday, it was confirmed Nigel that had to withdraw from the competition.
He was due to perform a Charleston to Step in Time from Disney's Mary Poppins in tonight's quarter-finals.
A source said: "Nigel wasn't in training this morning, and other dancers were informed later on in the day. He and Katya were really disappointed as they were hoping to stay in the competition."
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The star was later spotted before heading onto the live show, looking down in the dumps.
