Kristian Nairn, Strictly Come Dancing and Game of Thrones
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A replacement was soon lined up, with Cope - who played Nicky Miligan on the ITV soap - being confirmed as Nairn's substitute during Thursday's (21 August) episode of The One Show, with the actor soon joining hosts Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo on the sofa.
Actor and DJ Kristian Nairn has withdrawn from the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, for medical reasons.
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Winter is Coming on MSNKristian Nairn confirms reality TV departure with vulnerable health update
Kristian Nairn, best known as Hodor in Game of Thrones, has unexpectedly withdrawn from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, sharing a candid and vulnerable update about his health.