- La Voix has pulled out of Strictly’s Blackpool special due to injury
- Doctors advised La Voix to rest; she aims to recover for next week
- La Voix and Aljaž granted a bye to next week’s competition
One of the celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing has sustained an injury, meaning they’ve been forced to pull out of this Saturday night’s show.
A Strictly spokesperson confirmed that the couple will ‘not dance in this weekend’s Blackpool specials.’
Drag star La Voix, who dances alongside Aljaž Škorjanec, has been advised by doctors to rest due to an injury.
In a statement released by the BBC, La Voix said: ‘My heart truly breaks knowing I won’t be dancing in such an iconic venue.’
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She continued: ‘ I am devastated not to be joining the rest of the cast on that famous dancefloor, but my focus now is on recovery.
‘I’ll be cheering on all the amazing couples this weekend.’
La Voix, 45, will be missing out on an iconic week of the competition, where the dancers head up north to perform in the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
The spokesperson said: ‘In line with the rules of Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix and Aljaž will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again.
‘We wish La Voix the very best for a speedy recovery.’
More to follow.
Strictly Come Dancing returns on BBC One this Saturday at 6.35pm.
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