A former Strictly star has admitted they feel lucky to be alive after undergoing major surgery before pulling out of the BBC dance competition

A Strictly star has confessed they are lucky to be alive after needing emergency surgery during their stint on the show.

Peep Show actor Robert Webb had to drop out of the popular BBC dance contest with Dianne Buswell just days ahead of the fourth live show in 2021.

At the time the dance duo shared a statement to announce their exit. They explained they had to step back due to health issues following Robert's major heart surgery. The op came just a year before his appearance on the contest. It came after doctors found the star had a congenital heart defect.

And now he's revealed how he feels blessed to still be alive after his health woes.

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