Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Carlos Gu has left viewers all making the same demand after he confirmed he was pulling out of the Strictly Christmas special.
Fans have demanded he get a partner next year after the shocking news, and this was further cemented by his show-stopping performance for Musicals Week, as he took part in a dazzling number from Little Shop of Horrors on Saturday evening.
Carlos stunned viewers with a surprise routine and his costume received rapturous applause online, with fans declaring him "best dressed" of the season. Tweets flooded in praising Carlos, with one gushing: "Carlos has def won best dressed this series #Strictly".
Another chimed in: "I mean, we were all gutted when Carlos didn't get a partner but boy that man kept GIVING this series #strictly."
Admirers hailed Carlos as "Carlos: The Serve King: Carlos didn't come to play; he came to SERVE the entire menu tonight! " with someone exclaiming: "Carlos: The Serve King: Carlos didn't come to play; he came to SERVE the entire menu tonight! " Calls for show producers to take notice echoed through social media, with a fan pleading: "Carlos as the Little Shop of Horrors plant was EVERYTHING! ! He needs a partner again next year!"
Others continued to share their hopes online: "Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fun that is Carlos Gu? [Fingers crossed emoji] he gets a partner next year! Such a talented and upbeat guy #StrictlyComeDancing #strictly."
It has been confirmed that Gu had to withdraw from Strictly's Christmas special due to an ankle injury, leaving Gorka Marquez to step in for the festive episode, reports Birmingham Live.
Marquez is set to step in for Vogue Williams, the renowned TV host and spouse of ex-Made In Chelsea celeb Spencer Matthews, on the dance floor after her intended partner Carlos Gu was sidelined with an injury.
A BBC representative disclosed the unexpected twist: "Unfortunately, professional dancer Carlos Gu has sustained an ankle injury so is unable to participate in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special alongside contestant Vogue Williams."
"Fellow professional dancer, Gorka Marquez will be stepping in for him and dancing with Vogue. We all wish him a speedy recovery."
Strictly returns next Saturday on BBC1 and iPlayer.
