In a devastating blow for fans and the performer alike, drag artist La Voix will be absent from this weekend's highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing special from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
The RuPaul's Drag Race UK favourite, who had successfully danced their way to week nine of the competition, has been forced to withdraw on medical advice after sustaining an injury.
The Heartbreaking Withdrawal
A spokesperson for the BBC show confirmed the news, stating: "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."
This is a particularly bitter pill to swallow for La Voix, who had publicly set their sights on reaching the iconic Blackpool Week milestone right from the competition's live launch back in September. The performer expressed their profound disappointment, saying their "heart truly breaks" at the missed opportunity.
What Happens Next for the Couple?
In a silver lining for the pairing, the strict rules of Strictly Come Dancing have provided a reprieve. The show confirmed that "La Voix and Aljaž will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again."
This means the couple will automatically progress to week ten without having to face the public vote this weekend, giving La Voix crucial time to recover. Their focus is now entirely on rehabilitation, with the star vowing to cheer on the remaining six couples from the sidelines.
The show must go on, and Strictly Come Dancing will continue its glittering spectacle from the historic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend, albeit with one fewer couple on its famous floor.
