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Tilly Ramsay ruled out of Strictly after breaking arm

Tilly Ramsay has been ruled out of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ after breaking her arm.

The 18-year-old daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay had been set to take part in the BBC dance competition but her ‘Strictly’ dreams are over after she fell off a seesaw and broke her arm.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Tilly was geared up for this year’s show but won’t be better in time for filming. It’s a huge blow for her as she was hugely excited about taking part.

"And it’s a headache for BBC bosses, who thought signing Tilly was a coup, with her famous dad and his pals bound to back her.

"Tilly has been told by doctors her arm won’t be fixed in time. There was talk of her taking it day-by-day, but ultimately it’s not worth pushing her if she’s not going to be healed. She’s been assured next year talks will resume if she is still up for taking part."

It had been thought that ‘Strictly’ would be a chance for Tilly – who previously hosted ‘Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch’ and appeared alongside her famous father on ‘This Morning’ – to make a name for herself.

A source previously said: "Tilly wants to be known as more than just her dad’s eldest daughter.

"’Strictly’ would be the perfect platform to give her a name in her own right and the chance to take home a trophy that Gordon doesn’t have."

As well as Tilly, Gordon and his wife Tana also have 22-year-old Megan, 20-year-old twins Holly and Jack, and 15-month-old son Oscar.