LA VOIX WITHDRAWS FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING BLACKPOOL SPECIALS

La Voix to miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool specials.

A Strictly spokesperson says: "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 says: “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 group performances from the Strictly Professional Dancers alongside Lewis Capaldi, Steps and returning Strictly finalists Ashley Roberts, Danny Mac, Jay McGuiness and Layton Williams.