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How did Dani Dyer dislocate her shoulder on Survival Of The Fittest and who replaced her?

The show found their woman to replace one of the series' biggest stars as the daughter of EastEnders star Dani, 21, was forced to leave.

DANI Dyer had to be replaced by Lottie James as the first episode of ITV's newly dubbed 'Winter Love Island' served up some twists and turns.

Here's the lowdown on what happened and who her replacement is.

 Dani Mas Dyer, 21, has said she is gutted to be leaving the show
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Dani Mas Dyer, 21, has said she is gutted to be leaving the showCredit: ©ITV Plc

What happened to Dani Dyer on Survival Of The Fittest?

The 21-year-old was forced into quitting the ITV2 show through injury, a day after entering the show's lodge in the South African wild.
Due to the nature of the series, where the boys and girls battle tough physical challenges, as well as mental ones, the producers decided she was not fit to continue on the show.

Dani, 22, admitted she was gutted at having to pull out of the show after the first task went awry.

The aspiring actress revealed she would be rooting for the girls to win from her sofa.

 Dani Dyer, who was forced to leave the show after injuring her shoulder on an obstacle course is being replaced by Lottie James
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Dani Dyer, who was forced to leave the show after injuring her shoulder on an obstacle course is being replaced by Lottie James

How did she dislocate her shoulder?

Barmaid Dani dislocated a shoulder as she landed badly after tumbling headfirst down a waterslide whilst filming a challenge.

She was treated on site before being taken to hospital where the decision was made that she would have to withdraw from the competition.

Dani has said she will be rooting for the girls to win from her sofa.

"I can't put it into words how amazing it was so I am gutted I can't do any challenges but I am rooting for the girls, all the way, we have to win. They have to do it for me," she said.

 Newcomer Lottie says she likes 'big muscly guys with dark hair'
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Newcomer Lottie says she likes 'big muscly guys with dark hair'

Who will be replacing her?

22-year old Lottie James from Carmarthen, Wales has been drafted into the South African desert to replace Danny Dyer's injured daughter.

The waitress/farmer's biggest claim to fame is an Instagram follow from rugby player Gareth Davis.

She describes herself as "ditzy, wild and outgoing" and is determined to prove that women are the stronger sex.

Lottie has said she is on the lookout for "big, muscly, rugby-looking guys with dark hair."

What is Survival of The Fittest about?

Survival Of The Fittest sees a group of hot young singles sent to the South African Savannah to take part in the ultimate battle of the sexes, involving mental and physical challenges.

But the strength of the ladies and gents is not the only thing being tested.

Throughout the series, the contestants have the opportunity to romance the opposite sex - but only at the expense of their team's chances in the competition.

Will they choose dates over mates, and find themselves in bed with the enemy? You can count on it...

As with Love Island, viewers are able to vote off the contestants that don't tickle their fancy.

They are also responsible for choosing which of the sexes comes out on top.

Mystery woman enters the Survival of the Fittest lodge to replace Dani Dyer after she injured her shoulder in first challenge
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