"Game of Thrones" actor Kristian Nairn has dropped out as a contestant on "Strictly Come Dancing" due to "unexpected medical reasons."

Actor and DJ Kristian Nairn announced his sudden exit from Strictly Come Dancing just a week after confirming he would be taking part as he addressed 'always being his mother's son'

A Northern Irish actor and DJ has issued a statement after the news that he has pulled out of the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Kristian Nairn was revealed as the final celebrity to join the new series of the hit BBC show less than a week ago but has withdrawn due to medical reasons.