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Plus in 3 other papers according to someone on DS
Dropped on her head and likely to spend the rest of her life with her neck as an internal organ I'm hearing
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-natalie-gumedes-2301025
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-natalie-gumedes-2301025
That story is from 26 Sep 2013 in case you didn't know JR
http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/hospital-drama-for-natalie-gumede.php#results
Sounds ok for now........
Sounds ok for now........
So, to panic, or not to panic?
Small green for me, in the belief that she probably won`t win but will be there until the end. I`m reading it as this week`s variation on her attention-seeking usual line of `I`m finding it so hard.` This story is at least a few hours old and the market would have been hit hard hours ago if there was anything serious in it, not now when it eventually appears in the press.
Small green for me, in the belief that she probably won`t win but will be there until the end. I`m reading it as this week`s variation on her attention-seeking usual line of `I`m finding it so hard.` This story is at least a few hours old and the market would have been hit hard hours ago if there was anything serious in it, not now when it eventually appears in the press.
Must be a long term worry. No lifts for her with a dodgy back
They'll ease her out. Losing a dance off to Julien 
BBC sensitive to all the criticism over her past dancing experience.
They don't want another Van Outen situation - puts a dampener on the whole thing when there's a ringer in the competition.
Ironically she has more dance experience than DVO but response seems more muted.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2463683/Natalie-Gumede-forced-miss-weeks-Strictly-Come-Dancing-severe-problem.html
Has she had her last waltz? Natalie Gumede may be forced to miss this week's Strictly Come Dancing due to severe back problem
By Daily Mail Repoter
PUBLISHED: 00:18, 17 October 2013 | UPDATED: 00:22, 17 October 2013
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Actress Natalie Gumede could be forced to miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing as she awaits a medical opinion an agonising back problem.
The former Coronation Street star had to miss training yesterday and went for an MRI scan amid fears that she may have slipped a disc which would cast a shadow over her involvement in the show.
Gumede has already proved to be a dancefloor talent, topping the leader board again at the weekend after achieving a score of 36 from the awestruck judging panel for her rumba to Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie.
Trouble: Natalie Gumede may have to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week due to a back problem
Trouble: Natalie Gumede may have to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week due to a back problem
She will see a consultant this morning after taking painkillers and resting at home to reduce the swelling.
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She is awaiting the results of her scan to find out the extent of her injury and to see whether she is able to continue training with professional partner Artem Chigvintsev.
He said: ‘We had to finish rehearsal early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie's back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue.’
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
A show source said: ‘She had a slight fall in training on Tuesday which may have contributed to aggravating an old back injury.
‘She fears the worst and would hate not to be able to perform on Saturday. It may be touch and go, we'll have to wait and see.’
Gumede, who became the early favourite to win the contest, is due to perform a quickstep to Yeah by Usher if she manages to compete on Saturday.
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
The actress hit headlines earlier this week when she received a waves of criticism from viewer due to her previous training, which many believe gives her an unfair advantage.
Shortly after signing for the BBC 1 show it emerged Miss Gumede was listed as ‘highly skilled’ dancer on her agency CV and worked professionally until she suffered an injury aged 19.
The actress was previously credited for her abilities in cabaret, contralto, jazz dancing, Latin American and tap dancing, having started training at the tender age of four.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2463683/Natalie-Gumede-forced-m...
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Has she had her last waltz? Natalie Gumede may be forced to miss this week's Strictly Come Dancing due to severe back problem
By Daily Mail Repoter
PUBLISHED: 00:18, 17 October 2013 | UPDATED: 00:22, 17 October 2013
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Actress Natalie Gumede could be forced to miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing as she awaits a medical opinion an agonising back problem.
The former Coronation Street star had to miss training yesterday and went for an MRI scan amid fears that she may have slipped a disc which would cast a shadow over her involvement in the show.
Gumede has already proved to be a dancefloor talent, topping the leader board again at the weekend after achieving a score of 36 from the awestruck judging panel for her rumba to Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie.
Trouble: Natalie Gumede may have to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week due to a back problem
Trouble: Natalie Gumede may have to miss Strictly Come Dancing this week due to a back problem
She will see a consultant this morning after taking painkillers and resting at home to reduce the swelling.
More...
Kara Tointon vamps it up for This Morning sofa in thigh high suede boots
Britney Spears struggles to keep her cleavage covered as she steps out in London in very low-cut dress
Queen of the night! Mel C wows in cut-out bandage-style dress at the new cast party for The Bodyguard musical
She is awaiting the results of her scan to find out the extent of her injury and to see whether she is able to continue training with professional partner Artem Chigvintsev.
He said: ‘We had to finish rehearsal early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie's back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue.’
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
A show source said: ‘She had a slight fall in training on Tuesday which may have contributed to aggravating an old back injury.
‘She fears the worst and would hate not to be able to perform on Saturday. It may be touch and go, we'll have to wait and see.’
Gumede, who became the early favourite to win the contest, is due to perform a quickstep to Yeah by Usher if she manages to compete on Saturday.
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
The actress hit headlines earlier this week when she received a waves of criticism from viewer due to her previous training, which many believe gives her an unfair advantage.
Shortly after signing for the BBC 1 show it emerged Miss Gumede was listed as ‘highly skilled’ dancer on her agency CV and worked professionally until she suffered an injury aged 19.
The actress was previously credited for her abilities in cabaret, contralto, jazz dancing, Latin American and tap dancing, having started training at the tender age of four.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2463683/Natalie-Gumede-forced-m...
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Strictly Come Dancing favourite Natalie Gumede suffers injury and sparks fears she is unable to perform
17 Oct 2013 00:00
The former Corrie actress - originally tipped to win the BBC1 dance competition - fell over while practising the fast-paced quickstep for Saturday’s show
Dancing duo Artem and Natalie Dancing duo Artem and Natalie
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Strictly Come Dancing hot favourite Natalie Gumede’s performance this weekend is in jeopardy after she injured her back during rehearsals.
The former Corrie actress - originally tipped to win the BBC1 dance competition - fell over while practising the fast-paced quickstep for Saturday’s show.
The star, 29, underwent a cautionary MRI scan on Wednesday for a suspected slipped disc and has been ordered by doctors to rest for 48 hours.
A TV insider said: “The medical team certainly found some swelling on Natalie’s back.
“She’s planning to see a consultant and is putting her feet up for a few days.
“Everyone is hoping she will still be able to dance, but it is all hanging in the balance at the moment.”
Natalie Gumede being put through her paces by professional partner Artem Chigvintsev 'Strictly Come Dancing' TV show rehearsals She injured her back in rehearsals
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Natalie’s worried professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev expressed his concern to the Mirror.
"We had to finish rehearsals early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie’s back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue in the competition," he revealed.
Last Saturday night saw the ex soap babe storm to the top of the leaderboard, scoring 36 for their passionate rumba. Even acid-tongued Craig Revel Horwood praised the couple.
Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-favourite-natalie-2...
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17 Oct 2013 00:00
The former Corrie actress - originally tipped to win the BBC1 dance competition - fell over while practising the fast-paced quickstep for Saturday’s show
Dancing duo Artem and Natalie Dancing duo Artem and Natalie
BBC
Strictly Come Dancing hot favourite Natalie Gumede’s performance this weekend is in jeopardy after she injured her back during rehearsals.
The former Corrie actress - originally tipped to win the BBC1 dance competition - fell over while practising the fast-paced quickstep for Saturday’s show.
The star, 29, underwent a cautionary MRI scan on Wednesday for a suspected slipped disc and has been ordered by doctors to rest for 48 hours.
A TV insider said: “The medical team certainly found some swelling on Natalie’s back.
“She’s planning to see a consultant and is putting her feet up for a few days.
“Everyone is hoping she will still be able to dance, but it is all hanging in the balance at the moment.”
Natalie Gumede being put through her paces by professional partner Artem Chigvintsev 'Strictly Come Dancing' TV show rehearsals She injured her back in rehearsals
Rex Features
Natalie’s worried professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev expressed his concern to the Mirror.
"We had to finish rehearsals early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie’s back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue in the competition," he revealed.
Last Saturday night saw the ex soap babe storm to the top of the leaderboard, scoring 36 for their passionate rumba. Even acid-tongued Craig Revel Horwood praised the couple.
Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-favourite-natalie-2...
Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook
Judges' fave Natalie Gumede may have to leave Strictly following back injury
STRICTLY favourite Natalie Gumede has plunged the show into crisis after suffering a horror back injury.
By Katie Begley/Published 17th October 2013
natalie, coronation, street, abbey, clancy, strictly come dancing,NAT: Corrie bababe Natalie has damaged her back [PA]
The former Corrie actress could be forced out of the competition.
Natalie was taken to hospital yesterday for emergency treatment after smashing her back during rehearsals.
The bookies’ favourite to win the competition had an MRI scan to see if she had slipped a spinal disc.
The 29-year-old beauty is in so much agony that she is having to pop painkillers.
Medics have ordered her to rest for at least 24 hours.
MEDICS: Natalie has been ordered to rest by doctors [PA]MEDICS: Natalie has been ordered to rest by doctors [PA]
“We don’t know yet whether she’s going to be well enough to dance on Saturday”
A Strictly insider
A show insider said it now looked as though she may not have slipped a disc but she faces a “race against time” to be fit enough to dance again.
“It’s really touch and go at the moment,” said the source.
“Thankfully it seems she hasn’t slipped a disc but she’s in a lot of pain so she’s going to have to rest.
“We don’t know yet whether she’s going to be well enough to dance on Saturday.
“She’s a pretty determined girl but the pain may just get too much.
“We also have to be careful that she doesn’t do any permanent damage.
“If it looks like she’s not going to get better then she may be forced to pull out of the competition altogether.”
Natalie, who shot to fame as Weatherfield boyfriend beater Kirsty Soames, has been the front-runner to win the BBC dance series since the very beginning.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/strictly-come-dancing/345599/Judges-fave-Natalie-Gumede-may-have-to-leave-Strictly-following-back-injury
STRICTLY favourite Natalie Gumede has plunged the show into crisis after suffering a horror back injury.
By Katie Begley/Published 17th October 2013
natalie, coronation, street, abbey, clancy, strictly come dancing,NAT: Corrie bababe Natalie has damaged her back [PA]
The former Corrie actress could be forced out of the competition.
Natalie was taken to hospital yesterday for emergency treatment after smashing her back during rehearsals.
The bookies’ favourite to win the competition had an MRI scan to see if she had slipped a spinal disc.
The 29-year-old beauty is in so much agony that she is having to pop painkillers.
Medics have ordered her to rest for at least 24 hours.
MEDICS: Natalie has been ordered to rest by doctors [PA]MEDICS: Natalie has been ordered to rest by doctors [PA]
“We don’t know yet whether she’s going to be well enough to dance on Saturday”
A Strictly insider
A show insider said it now looked as though she may not have slipped a disc but she faces a “race against time” to be fit enough to dance again.
“It’s really touch and go at the moment,” said the source.
“Thankfully it seems she hasn’t slipped a disc but she’s in a lot of pain so she’s going to have to rest.
“We don’t know yet whether she’s going to be well enough to dance on Saturday.
“She’s a pretty determined girl but the pain may just get too much.
“We also have to be careful that she doesn’t do any permanent damage.
“If it looks like she’s not going to get better then she may be forced to pull out of the competition altogether.”
Natalie, who shot to fame as Weatherfield boyfriend beater Kirsty Soames, has been the front-runner to win the BBC dance series since the very beginning.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/strictly-come-dancing/345599/Judges-fave-Natalie-Gumede-may-have-to-leave-Strictly-following-back-injury
Natalie Gumede battles injury
BALLROOM queen Natalie Gumede could be forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing because of a slipped disc, it was revealed last night.
By: Giles Sheldrick
Published: Thu, October 17, 2013
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Bookies-favourite-Natalie-Gumede-is-battling-with-a-back-injury-BBC-RAY-BURM... Bookies favourite Natalie Gumede is battling with a back injury [BBC/RAY BURMISTON]
The former Coronation Street actress – the bookmakers’ favourite at 11/8 to lift the glitterball – was taken to hospital after doubling up in agony during training.
She was given a precautionary scan and ordered to rest for at least 48 hours, meaning she faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s live show.
Her condition will be assessed again tomorrow but show insiders are deeply troubled at the prospect of one of the stars of the series having to leave early.
A source told the Daily Express there were “lots of tears” after her back flared up during another gruelling training session with professional partner Artem Chigvintsev.
Everyone has their fingers crossed for Natalie, but we are all frantically waiting.
Strictly insider
Last night the 31-year-old Russian said: “We had to finish rehearsals early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie’s back – she might not be able to continue.”
Natalie, 29, had started the series as a 14/1 rank outsider with bookies Ladbrokes, but a series of sizzling dances saw her odds slashed.
Experts think that her back pain is a recurrence of an old injury from when she was a teenager.
The soap actress has already courted controversy with some claiming she has an unfair advantage over the rest of the celebrities because she is an expert in cabaret, contralto, jazz, Latin American and tap dancing.
The CV her agents distributed described her as “highly skilled” in performing arts, and it emerged she worked professionally until she suffered an injury aged 19.
Her former teacher, Susan Chippendale, 66, said: “She was one of my best tap dancers. She got very high marks in her final tap exams. Obviously, if you’ve trained before, your brain is used to telling your feet what to do.”
If Natalie is forced to leave, odds on this year’s winner would be thrown wide open. Ladbrokes revealed twice as much money had been staked on Natalie to win compared with rivals, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 34 (currently second favourite at 11/4), Hollyoaks heart-throb Ashley Taylor Dawson, 31 (now 5/1), TV presenter Susanna Reid (7/1) and model Abbey Clancy (12/1).
A Strictly source said: “Everyone has their fingers crossed for Natalie, but we are all frantically waiting.
“Her appearance on Saturday is still in jeopardy, but we are all hoping she will be fit to dance.”
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/437317/Natalie-Gumede-battles-injury
BALLROOM queen Natalie Gumede could be forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing because of a slipped disc, it was revealed last night.
By: Giles Sheldrick
Published: Thu, October 17, 2013
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Bookies-favourite-Natalie-Gumede-is-battling-with-a-back-injury-BBC-RAY-BURM... Bookies favourite Natalie Gumede is battling with a back injury [BBC/RAY BURMISTON]
The former Coronation Street actress – the bookmakers’ favourite at 11/8 to lift the glitterball – was taken to hospital after doubling up in agony during training.
She was given a precautionary scan and ordered to rest for at least 48 hours, meaning she faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s live show.
Her condition will be assessed again tomorrow but show insiders are deeply troubled at the prospect of one of the stars of the series having to leave early.
A source told the Daily Express there were “lots of tears” after her back flared up during another gruelling training session with professional partner Artem Chigvintsev.
Everyone has their fingers crossed for Natalie, but we are all frantically waiting.
Strictly insider
Last night the 31-year-old Russian said: “We had to finish rehearsals early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie’s back – she might not be able to continue.”
Natalie, 29, had started the series as a 14/1 rank outsider with bookies Ladbrokes, but a series of sizzling dances saw her odds slashed.
Experts think that her back pain is a recurrence of an old injury from when she was a teenager.
The soap actress has already courted controversy with some claiming she has an unfair advantage over the rest of the celebrities because she is an expert in cabaret, contralto, jazz, Latin American and tap dancing.
The CV her agents distributed described her as “highly skilled” in performing arts, and it emerged she worked professionally until she suffered an injury aged 19.
Her former teacher, Susan Chippendale, 66, said: “She was one of my best tap dancers. She got very high marks in her final tap exams. Obviously, if you’ve trained before, your brain is used to telling your feet what to do.”
If Natalie is forced to leave, odds on this year’s winner would be thrown wide open. Ladbrokes revealed twice as much money had been staked on Natalie to win compared with rivals, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 34 (currently second favourite at 11/4), Hollyoaks heart-throb Ashley Taylor Dawson, 31 (now 5/1), TV presenter Susanna Reid (7/1) and model Abbey Clancy (12/1).
A Strictly source said: “Everyone has their fingers crossed for Natalie, but we are all frantically waiting.
“Her appearance on Saturday is still in jeopardy, but we are all hoping she will be fit to dance.”
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/437317/Natalie-Gumede-battles-injury
Interestingly, the BBC have censored all this from their breakfast morning paper round-up. Probably want a big scoop on ITT tonight.
'Strictly Come Dancing': Natalie Gumede May Be Forced To Quit Following Back Injury
Posted: 17/10/2013 07:13 BST | Updated: 17/10/2013 07:13 BST
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She's favourite to win this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing' but Natalie Gumede may not even make it to week four of the dance show after injuring her back in training.
The former 'Corrie' star may be forced to pull out after she slipped a disc on Tuesday whilst practising her quickstep routine with partner Artem Chigvintsev.
natalie gumede
Natalie Gumede
The actress had an MRI scan yesterday so docs can assess the damage and is also taking painkillers and been told to rest.
A source told The Sun: “Natalie is fearing the worst and would hate not to be able to perform. It is touch and go.”
Natalie and Artem were due to dance to 'Yeah!' by Usher as part of the show’s 'Mixtape' themed night.
natalie gumede
Natalie and dance partner Artem Chigvintsev performing on last week's 'Strictly'
It's not the first time Natalie has been injured during training.
Last month she was forced to see a physio after damaging her knee ahead of the first live show after putting in a gruelling six hours of rehearsals each day.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/10/17/natalie-gumede-strictly-injured_n_4112900.html
Posted: 17/10/2013 07:13 BST | Updated: 17/10/2013 07:13 BST
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She's favourite to win this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing' but Natalie Gumede may not even make it to week four of the dance show after injuring her back in training.
The former 'Corrie' star may be forced to pull out after she slipped a disc on Tuesday whilst practising her quickstep routine with partner Artem Chigvintsev.
natalie gumede
Natalie Gumede
The actress had an MRI scan yesterday so docs can assess the damage and is also taking painkillers and been told to rest.
A source told The Sun: “Natalie is fearing the worst and would hate not to be able to perform. It is touch and go.”
Natalie and Artem were due to dance to 'Yeah!' by Usher as part of the show’s 'Mixtape' themed night.
natalie gumede
Natalie and dance partner Artem Chigvintsev performing on last week's 'Strictly'
It's not the first time Natalie has been injured during training.
Last month she was forced to see a physio after damaging her knee ahead of the first live show after putting in a gruelling six hours of rehearsals each day.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/10/17/natalie-gumede-strictly-injured_n_4112900.html
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/strictly-come-dancing/natalie-gumede-quit-strictly-come-dancing-2013-slipped-disc/
She's not gonna be back with a slipped disc, surely?
She's not gonna be back with a slipped disc, surely?
s'pose it's likely to end up like the Jade Johnson situation - miss a week, then final decision made during next week?
I think it looks more and more likely that they're out of it. Thought it was very telling on BBC breakfast how Louise was folding the newspapers so nobody could read the SCD stories. 1984 man offering a Christmas gift at 11/4!
It sounds like it could beJade Johnson again, who went into the show with a dodgy back and had to withdraw after doing her back in during training for the Tango
If she's struggling this early in the competition have to be major doubts about her lasting the course.
I thought it was a back injury. Just going by the monkseal person on DS.
I remember they had a great looking Tango lined up
I remember they had a great looking Tango lined up
i thought it was the sort of injury that could happen at any time which needs to be checked out to decide how serious it is regards her being able to continue.
If she's too injured to dance this week, they'll miss a week and re-assess next week. If she can't continue then she's off the show.
If she's too injured to dance this week, they'll miss a week and re-assess next week. If she can't continue then she's off the show.
just the standard stuff about having sustained an injury, having a scan, etc., - nothing new.
ok cheers.
I remember Jade because we were all set to pile on her for top scorer that week
I remember Jade because we were all set to pile on her for top scorer that week
Nat still trading at 2/1 with a knackered back and numerous weeks to go??
If there was 2 weeks left, perhaps, but she's got loads of dance weeks to go!
I suspect if there was any chance that she was going to leave the competition all betting would already have been suspended.
I wouldn't have her winning under any circumstances but the old sympathy vote can't do any damage - bit of VT struggling around on crutches and then suddenly makes amazing recovery...perfect.
I wouldn't have her winning under any circumstances but the old sympathy vote can't do any damage - bit of VT struggling around on crutches and then suddenly makes amazing recovery...perfect.
just caught the end of Zoe on LW on the +1.
She said Natalie is on the ITT show tomorrow and they will give out the up-to-date news then.
She said Natalie is on the ITT show tomorrow and they will give out the up-to-date news then.
Before the news she was around a 13/8 shot, now she's about 2/1. So roughly speaking the market is pricing in about 10% chance of a dropout.
Sound fair?
Sound fair?
No it's not (though your calculations of the probabilities are right).
http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/strictly-come-dancing/163870-strictly-come-...
Most detailed report.
Natalie Gumede is 'determined' to appear on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing, despite battling an agonising back problem,
The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev.
But after undergoing physiotherapy and steroid injections on Thursday morning, the 29-year-old actress has vowed that she will be fighting fit again by Saturday night's show.
Fighting back: Natalie Gumede is 'determined' to appear on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing, despite battling an agonising back problem
A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Thankfully Natalie hasn't slipped a disc, but she is suffering from a compressed disc and sciatica.
This is when the central bit of a vertebrate bulges out due to tear in the outer, fibrous ring of the disc. She has had physio this morning and she is about to have steroid injections to ease the pain.
'She will not train today but is determined to dance on Saturday night. So we shall see.'
Injured: The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev
Injured: The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev
Natalie had to miss training on Wednesday and went for an MRI scan amid fears that she may have slipped a disc, which could have cast a shadow over her involvement in the BBC One show.
Gumede has already proved to be a dancefloor talent, topping the leader board again at the weekend after achieving a score of 36 from the awestruck judging panel for her rumba to Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie.
Artem said: ‘We had to finish rehearsal early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie's back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue.’
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
A show source added: ‘She had a slight fall in training on Tuesday which may have contributed to aggravating an old back injury.
‘She fears the worst and would hate not to be able to perform on Saturday. It may be touch and go, we'll have to wait and see.’
Natalie, who became the early favourite to win the contest, is due to perform a quickstep to Yeah by Usher if she manages to compete on Saturday.
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
The actress hit headlines earlier this week when she received a waves of criticism from viewers due to her previous training, which many believe gives her an unfair advantage.
Shortly after signing up for the BBC One show it emerged Miss Gumede was listed as ‘highly skilled’ dancer on her agency CV and worked professionally in the industry until she suffered an injury aged 19.
The actress was previously credited for her abilities in cabaret, contralto, jazz dancing, Latin American and tap dancing, having started training at the tender age of four.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2463683/Strictly-Come-Dancings-...
Natalie Gumede is 'determined' to appear on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing, despite battling an agonising back problem,
The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev.
But after undergoing physiotherapy and steroid injections on Thursday morning, the 29-year-old actress has vowed that she will be fighting fit again by Saturday night's show.
Fighting back: Natalie Gumede is 'determined' to appear on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing, despite battling an agonising back problem
A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Thankfully Natalie hasn't slipped a disc, but she is suffering from a compressed disc and sciatica.
This is when the central bit of a vertebrate bulges out due to tear in the outer, fibrous ring of the disc. She has had physio this morning and she is about to have steroid injections to ease the pain.
'She will not train today but is determined to dance on Saturday night. So we shall see.'
Injured: The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev
Injured: The former Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a 'compressed disc and sciatica' after been struck down in pain during training with professional partner Artem Chingvintsev
Natalie had to miss training on Wednesday and went for an MRI scan amid fears that she may have slipped a disc, which could have cast a shadow over her involvement in the BBC One show.
Gumede has already proved to be a dancefloor talent, topping the leader board again at the weekend after achieving a score of 36 from the awestruck judging panel for her rumba to Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie.
Artem said: ‘We had to finish rehearsal early on Tuesday because of the pain in Natalie's back - if it is serious she might not be able to continue.’
Waiting game: The actress has had an MRI scan and is waiting results to discover whether she can compete
A show source added: ‘She had a slight fall in training on Tuesday which may have contributed to aggravating an old back injury.
‘She fears the worst and would hate not to be able to perform on Saturday. It may be touch and go, we'll have to wait and see.’
Natalie, who became the early favourite to win the contest, is due to perform a quickstep to Yeah by Usher if she manages to compete on Saturday.
Favourite to win: Natalie who performs with Artem Chigvinstev has topped the leader board twice already
The actress hit headlines earlier this week when she received a waves of criticism from viewers due to her previous training, which many believe gives her an unfair advantage.
Shortly after signing up for the BBC One show it emerged Miss Gumede was listed as ‘highly skilled’ dancer on her agency CV and worked professionally in the industry until she suffered an injury aged 19.
The actress was previously credited for her abilities in cabaret, contralto, jazz dancing, Latin American and tap dancing, having started training at the tender age of four.
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Corrie star Natalie Gumede is blogging exclusively for Yahoo as she tries her luck at Strictly Come Dancing this year with partner Artem Chigvintsev. She topped the leaderboard (again) with her rumba on Saturday night but was struck down on Tuesday with an agonising back injury and fears she may not be able to keep dancing...
By this point in the Strictly process, I'm learning to expect the unexpected. No surprise shocks me.
Saturday's rumba was fraught with mistakes, getting heels caught in my dress, and erm....shall we say 'improvised hairography' which was disorientating.
None of which happened in the dress run or any other rehearsal, but Artem supported me though all my faults, and because of the emotion of the dance we were lucky enough to get a great response.
By the end of the evening when we made it through the eliminations we were both feeling quite choked after what had been a long and tiring week, and I am really starting to realise just how much I love this process and how I want to soak up every moment and learn everything I can from the very BEST in the business.
This week we are dancing the quickstep, and upon hearing the music we were dancing to - a reworking of Usher's 'Yeah' - I was immediately excited. Artem's choreography is incredible, and we were having such great fun interacting through the dance that we knew were going to have the time of our lives on the Strictly stage.
Tuesday's rehearsal however, brought a nasty halt to the good time we were having. Part way through the quickstep I started to feel faint, and upon repeating the dance I started to notice my back seizing up to the point where I was unable to lift my leg. The next time I tried, an agonising pain shot from my bottom down my leg, and my lower back started throbbing.
What was particularly terrifying was that the pain was all too familiar, as I had had a back injury 10 years ago that has given me problems on and off ever since.
I was just so lucky to be with Artem at the time who kicked straight into action, as well the lovely people at Strictly. My life for the last 48 hours has been The Only Way Is Harley Street, and what a scary 48 hours it's been.
I've been through three GP appointments, two back specialists, an MRI scan and now an epidural/steroid injection - and I STILL don't know if I can dance on Saturday night.
The original fear was a slipped disc which has now been eliminated, but there is still some bulging of the disc and wearing of the facet joint which is causing nerve pain through the legs. Under normal circumstances, rest would be the order of the day - under these circumstances, I need to get physical in less than 24 hours to stand a chance of making the live show.
I am now waiting to have the steroid injection, a few hours after which my verdict will be delivered; but for now the jury is still out.
By this point in the Strictly process, I'm learning to expect the unexpected. No surprise shocks me.
Saturday's rumba was fraught with mistakes, getting heels caught in my dress, and erm....shall we say 'improvised hairography' which was disorientating.
None of which happened in the dress run or any other rehearsal, but Artem supported me though all my faults, and because of the emotion of the dance we were lucky enough to get a great response.
By the end of the evening when we made it through the eliminations we were both feeling quite choked after what had been a long and tiring week, and I am really starting to realise just how much I love this process and how I want to soak up every moment and learn everything I can from the very BEST in the business.
This week we are dancing the quickstep, and upon hearing the music we were dancing to - a reworking of Usher's 'Yeah' - I was immediately excited. Artem's choreography is incredible, and we were having such great fun interacting through the dance that we knew were going to have the time of our lives on the Strictly stage.
Tuesday's rehearsal however, brought a nasty halt to the good time we were having. Part way through the quickstep I started to feel faint, and upon repeating the dance I started to notice my back seizing up to the point where I was unable to lift my leg. The next time I tried, an agonising pain shot from my bottom down my leg, and my lower back started throbbing.
What was particularly terrifying was that the pain was all too familiar, as I had had a back injury 10 years ago that has given me problems on and off ever since.
I was just so lucky to be with Artem at the time who kicked straight into action, as well the lovely people at Strictly. My life for the last 48 hours has been The Only Way Is Harley Street, and what a scary 48 hours it's been.
I've been through three GP appointments, two back specialists, an MRI scan and now an epidural/steroid injection - and I STILL don't know if I can dance on Saturday night.
The original fear was a slipped disc which has now been eliminated, but there is still some bulging of the disc and wearing of the facet joint which is causing nerve pain through the legs. Under normal circumstances, rest would be the order of the day - under these circumstances, I need to get physical in less than 24 hours to stand a chance of making the live show.
I am now waiting to have the steroid injection, a few hours after which my verdict will be delivered; but for now the jury is still out.
Sounds pretty bad - how the heck can she dance this week, let alone all the other weeks?
I hope she's going to be ok but it sounds pretty bad.
Very disappointing for her and everyone else if she has to withdraw from the comp
Very disappointing for her and everyone else if she has to withdraw from the comp
Small bit on the official site......
*Breaking* news... but not too broken we hope. Natalie Gumede is suffering with sciatica and a compressed disc in her back after an old injury resurfaced this week.
Natalie, who is currently at the top of the Strictly leader board with 36 points, has had to miss two days of training to fit in an MRI scan yesterday and physio treatment this morning. Although she and her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev haven’t had as long to rehearse, Natalie is determined to still dance on Saturday night.
We’ll keep you posted on developments as and when they happen, but in the meantime, we wish Natalie a very speedy recovery.
*Breaking* news... but not too broken we hope. Natalie Gumede is suffering with sciatica and a compressed disc in her back after an old injury resurfaced this week.
Natalie, who is currently at the top of the Strictly leader board with 36 points, has had to miss two days of training to fit in an MRI scan yesterday and physio treatment this morning. Although she and her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev haven’t had as long to rehearse, Natalie is determined to still dance on Saturday night.
We’ll keep you posted on developments as and when they happen, but in the meantime, we wish Natalie a very speedy recovery.
Prognosis[2]
The prognosis for acute sciatica is favourable for most people. The herniated portion of an intervertebral disc causing sciatica tends to regress over time and 66% of people have at least partial resolution after six months.
About 50% of people with acute sciatica report some improvement within ten days and about 75% reported some improvement after four weeks. However, up to 30% of people continue to have pain for one year or longer.
The prognosis is worse for women and people who initially have greater disability or pain
The prognosis for acute sciatica is favourable for most people. The herniated portion of an intervertebral disc causing sciatica tends to regress over time and 66% of people have at least partial resolution after six months.
About 50% of people with acute sciatica report some improvement within ten days and about 75% reported some improvement after four weeks. However, up to 30% of people continue to have pain for one year or longer.
The prognosis is worse for women and people who initially have greater disability or pain
I could write you a 30,000 word dissertation on the diagnosis, causes, treatment, prognosis and rehabilitation of this form of sciatica
the crucial thing is to stop the activity which aggravates the pain as soon as possible because the pressure to the nerve can cause thickening (outer cells die due to pinching, but do not disappear, new cell growth then increases pressure causing further cell death and over time this leads to an increase in the diameter of the nerve which then is crushed more easily... and this leads to a lengthening of the rehab process with many never recovering completely)
My advice to Nat: pack it in, get well come back in another series, continuing could cause serious long term problems
I am a Physical Therapist by training and have dealt with thousands of neurological conditions
the crucial thing is to stop the activity which aggravates the pain as soon as possible because the pressure to the nerve can cause thickening (outer cells die due to pinching, but do not disappear, new cell growth then increases pressure causing further cell death and over time this leads to an increase in the diameter of the nerve which then is crushed more easily... and this leads to a lengthening of the rehab process with many never recovering completely)
My advice to Nat: pack it in, get well come back in another series, continuing could cause serious long term problems
I am a Physical Therapist by training and have dealt with thousands of neurological conditions
If she didn't look like she would be excellent for breeding purposes I think they would put her down...ooops sorry wrong forum
Under the weight of evidence I`ve bailed, bringing her to level. Still too scared to bring her red, even though I don`t think she wins it. Just don`t want anyone SOOO good as a red. After all, judged on ability alone, she would be 1.01
she was 2.6 last night at 4am when i checked. she's 3.8ish now
Natalie Gumede @NatalieGumede 51m
Well that was a scary 72 hours! An epidural, steroid and nerve block injections and some lovely painkillers later &..
I'm saddling up for a canter around the paddock with @artemchigvintse today and will hopefully get the all clear this afternoon to....
Dance tomorrow. Thanks for all your well wishes from the bottom of my heart! Strictly fans are the best! Xxxx
Well that was a scary 72 hours! An epidural, steroid and nerve block injections and some lovely painkillers later &..
I'm saddling up for a canter around the paddock with @artemchigvintse today and will hopefully get the all clear this afternoon to....
Dance tomorrow. Thanks for all your well wishes from the bottom of my heart! Strictly fans are the best! Xxxx
Natalie is in the next series of Moving On for the BBC
that's a really bad idea in terms of long term health, having loads of analgesia which masks the dysfunction
"An epidural, steroid and nerve block injections and some lovely painkillers"
I can't believe after having a back problem to warrant the above that she is thinking of dancing tomorrow.
Masking pain and carrying on doing something as physically demanding as this is a very bad idea.
I can't believe after having a back problem to warrant the above that she is thinking of dancing tomorrow.
Masking pain and carrying on doing something as physically demanding as this is a very bad idea.
I did suggest they'd drug her up to get through tomorrow. She already knows the dance. Then maybe a week to 10 days off
aye, loadsa people run marathons and take part in various sporting events like that.
Natalie Gumede @NatalieGumede 10m
After my epidural I'm thrilled to say I'm all clear to give birth to a quickstep -these babies won't stop me! pic.twitter.com/3pLI9FfuHQ
After my epidural I'm thrilled to say I'm all clear to give birth to a quickstep -these babies won't stop me! pic.twitter.com/3pLI9FfuHQ
Oct 18, 2013 -- 3:15PM, bearcub wrote:
Well done Nat, what a hero
Yep, she will get the full coldplay treatment tomorrow
nobody said it was easy.....
I think she's mad and should have taken Saturday off. For the rest of the series there'll be a Sword of Damocles hanging over her.
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"After a last minute publicity stunt intended to get Strictly trending on twitter Natalie(predictably) says she will dance..." yawn..
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Linda • 40 minutes ago Report Abuse
Talk about melodramatic, if she had a slipped disc she certainly would not be dancing on Saturday. Playing the sympathy trick me thinks.
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P • 1 hour 38 minutes ago Report Abuse
just attention seeking
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Chris • 1 hour 30 minutes ago Report Abuse
She must have a back problem, hauling that #$%$ of hers around the dancefloor ;-)
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Sarah-Jane • 6 minutes ago Report Abuse
Glad to hear Natalie is fine, but she's got serious competition from Sophie who looks the class of the field already and her Rumba tomorrow night should hopefully get back her no.1 spot on the leaderboard.
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JPG • 47 seconds ago Report Abuse
If she had a real back problem, disc or otherwise, I doubt whether Strictly would allow her to risk serious, long-lasting injury by dancing again on Saturday, speaking as one whose daughter has had constant back trouble since childhood, and many injections etc. it would not be considered just for... More
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D.P.A. • 1 hour 16 minutes ago Report Abuse
In my experience if she had a genuine slipped disc she would still be on her back and would not be able to dance for at least another 6 weeks.
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PAUL • 28 minutes ago Report Abuse
Who cares? A waste of hard working licence payers money and prime time TV.
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Ivana Havitoff • 1 hour 48 minutes ago Report Abuse
of course she is performing....ju ju julia believes any old clap trout nonsense
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Not exactly full of sympathy!!
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"After a last minute publicity stunt intended to get Strictly trending on twitter Natalie(predictably) says she will dance..." yawn..
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Linda • 40 minutes ago Report Abuse
Talk about melodramatic, if she had a slipped disc she certainly would not be dancing on Saturday. Playing the sympathy trick me thinks.
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just attention seeking
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Chris • 1 hour 30 minutes ago Report Abuse
She must have a back problem, hauling that #$%$ of hers around the dancefloor ;-)
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Sarah-Jane • 6 minutes ago Report Abuse
Glad to hear Natalie is fine, but she's got serious competition from Sophie who looks the class of the field already and her Rumba tomorrow night should hopefully get back her no.1 spot on the leaderboard.
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If she had a real back problem, disc or otherwise, I doubt whether Strictly would allow her to risk serious, long-lasting injury by dancing again on Saturday, speaking as one whose daughter has had constant back trouble since childhood, and many injections etc. it would not be considered just for... More
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In my experience if she had a genuine slipped disc she would still be on her back and would not be able to dance for at least another 6 weeks.
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Who cares? A waste of hard working licence payers money and prime time TV.
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Ivana Havitoff • 1 hour 48 minutes ago Report Abuse
of course she is performing....ju ju julia believes any old clap trout nonsense
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Not exactly full of sympathy!!
She actually drifted to a more realistic price during this injury drama.
If it's genuine she's a long shot to finish the course. I also suffered what she is reported to have, I couldn't even get in and out of my car. The pain is indescribable and to be honest dancing of any description would have been impossible. Dulling the area could cause irreversible damage, in the name of a meaningless celebrity dance show would be ridiculous. It's either being exacerbated out of all proportion, or she will have to quit.
As I predicted in my earlier post.
Get the violins out when they play the VT. She will obviously be hoping that 'struggling on' will gain her far more popularity than the three dances she has done. Clearly if she was very badly injured she would already be out of the competition - only a complete attention seeker would sacrifice their health for the sake of trying to win a competition like this.
Get the violins out when they play the VT. She will obviously be hoping that 'struggling on' will gain her far more popularity than the three dances she has done. Clearly if she was very badly injured she would already be out of the competition - only a complete attention seeker would sacrifice their health for the sake of trying to win a competition like this.
Should be 1.8 
.....lucky I was reading her tweet this morning when eating my sausage roll 
.....lucky I was reading her tweet this morning when eating my sausage roll
I wouldn't be backing a crock at 1.8. She'll take some nursing to the final. Luckily she probably only needs a few hours of training a week to produce the best dance
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