Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing for medical reasons and his replacement has been announced.

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

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn has pulled out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing "due to unexpected medical reasons", just days after the line-up was announced. Nairn, 49, is best known for playing Hodor – the guileless servant of House Stark - in HBO's fantasy drama.

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