Strictly star forced out of Blackpool special days before show as they say ‘my heart truly breaks’

One of this year’s remaining couples in the BBC One dance show won’t perform this weekend

La Voix has said it’s ‘with immense sadness’ as she confirmed she will not be performing in the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing show in Blackpool.

The drag performer and her professional dance partner, Aljaz Skorjanec, were among the seven couples to have made it through to the annual special, which takes place this Saturday (November 22).

However, it was confirmed by Strictly on Tuesday (November 18) that due to injury, La Voix can no longer perform in week nine of the BBC One dance contest.

A Strictly spokesperson said in a statement: “Due to injury, La Voix has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, will not dance in this weekend’s Blackpool specials.

“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.”

La Voix and Aljaz won’t be peforming in Strictly’s Blackpool special

La Voix also commented: “It is with immense sadness that I have to withdraw from this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing shows in Blackpool.

“Due to an injury, I’ve been advised that I’m unable to perform, and my heart truly breaks knowing I won’t be dancing in such an iconic venue.

“Aljaž and I have worked incredibly hard, and we were so excited to share our routine with everyone. 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.”

Strictly Come Dancing will continue this weekend from Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom with six competing couples, plus huge group performances from the Strictly Professional Dancers alongside Lewis Capaldi, Steps and returning Strictly finalists Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness and Layton Williams.