The star, who found fame on the talent show "Pop Idol", has released a statement explaining personal reasons forced him to step down, reported Contactmusic.
Praising his professional dance partner Karen Clifton, Young said he has left with "joy in my heart that I have been able to take part in one of the most loved shows on British television."
He added, "To be a part of 'Strictly' has been a long-time ambition of mine. As a performer, a viewer, and a fan of the show, to dance as a contestant was an experience I always hoped for.
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