BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott forced to leave rehearsals due to medical 'emergency'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott had to cut her dance rehearsals short following a medical emergency. The former Love Island star is taking part in the popular BBC competition with professional partner Graziano Di Prima.
She'll be hoping to avoid falling into the dreaded bottom two category for the third time this weekend. However she was forced to leave rehearsals when her Made In Chelsea star boyfriend Sam Thompson thought he was 'dying' due to kidney concerns.
Speaking on his podcast, Staying Relevant with co-host Pete Wicks, Sam, 31, admitted that he feared he was suffering from kidney disease after experiencing severe pain in his abdomen. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington's fiance breaks silence after dramatic exit READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola supported by Ellie Leach over 'real me' post as he apologises for slip up He even recalled thinking he was on death's door as he thanked The Only Way Is Essex star Pete for accompanying him to the hospital for moral support.
Sam said: "You came to me when I thought I was dying and you literally were there for me." Pete responded: "Despite knowing there was nothing wrong with you." Fortunately, the doctors confirmed Pete's suspicions that Sam was going to be okay, and he was discharged with the all-clear.
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