AJ Pritchard: ‘It’s a relief to quit’ Strictly pro addresses what ‘upset’ him on the show

Former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard, 25, shocked fans by announcing he has left the show this week, despite being confirmed as part of this year’s professional line-up earlier this month. Now, the dancer has candidly opened up about his reasons for leaving the show.

The professional dancer admitted “it was a relief to finally quit” as he said he had to turn down numerous opportunities due to being apart of the BBC show.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I did have to turn down things in the past, which I was upset about sometimes, but I understood I was part of Strictly Come Dancing.

“Now I am going to pursue things I didn’t have the time for. It’s the right move.

“It’s a relief to finally quit. If I didn’t further my development now, while at my peak mental well-being, I would regret it.”