Brendan Cole reveals how hes distracting himself during Strictly rehearsals after getting axed from the show

Brendan Cole is normally weeks in to the Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals by now but after announcing earlier this year his contract hadnt been renewed, hes decided to spend his time doing something a little more relaxing.

The 42-year-old pro dancer and his wife Zoe Cole, 36, have been spending some quality time together at their holiday home in Mallorca along with their two children, six- year-old Aurelia, and new baby Dante.

Brendan has been sharing cute pictures of his family holiday to his 86.4k Instagram followers and even posted a video message for his old colleagues who are hard at work in rehearsals for the 16th season of the BBC show.

In the short clip filmed next to his swimming pool, he said, “This is a message to all my Strictly friends who are back in the studio today as its day one of season 16.

“Guys, I am wishing you all the very best ahead of the new season, for the new guys, congratulations on joining the show, you are going to have a ball. And to all my old friends, missing you lots, but I cant wait to hear and see what you have been up to and we will catch up very soon.”

To all of my @bbcstrictly friends on day one of Season 16… Wishing you a fantastic series Xx @mrantondubeke @nadiyabychkova @mr_njonesofficial @mrs_katjones @pernicegiovann1 @karencliftonofficial @aljazskorjanec @jmanrara @otimabuse @lubamushtuk @aj11ace @keviclifton @diannebuswell @gorka_marquez @graziano.diprima @johannesradebe @pashakovalev @amy_dowden

A post shared by Brendan Cole (@brendancoleinsta) on Jul 30, 2018 at 10:41am PDT

Many of his fans left messages of support and some of confusion as to why he wont be in this years show.

One fan wrote, “Not really sure what the strictly bosses thought they were doing to be honest, going to be a massive loss without you.”

Another added, “You are amazing. Cant believe you wont be on my tv every week. #dancinglegend #myfavourite enjoy your summer xx”.

In an interview on Lorraine earlier this year he spoke out about the BBCs decision saying, “Its quite, actually, hard to talk about.

“The BBC havent renewed my contract. We get contracted year upon year. Theyve made an editorial decision to not have me back on the show. Im a little bit in shock. Im quite emotional, a bit raw about it.