Why did Robin Windsor leave Strictly?

Robin Windsor was a British professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, best known for his appearances in the BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing.

Why did Robin Windsor leave Strictly?

Robin continued to dance on the show but could not participate as a partner in Series 12 because of a back injury and had surgery on his back and was replaced by Trent Whiddon.

Robin, who finished runner-up in the 2012 series of the BBC show, shared a heartbreaking post on social media days before his death. He shared a photograph on Instagram with the caption: “Hiding in the shadows.”

Robin uploaded the post on January 28, earlier this year. The following day, the Strictly star replied three love hearts to a tweet from Deborah Meaden on X/Twitter.

Speaking at the end of 2022, Robin opened up about why he quit the BBC series – admitting he had no choice. He recalled: “Leaving Strictly wasn’t my choice. I had a horrible back operation and they decided that they didn’t want to ask me back the next year. It was probably for health and safety reasons, in case something happened, but I was physically fit.”