La Voix has left the BBC ballroom show, telling fans that her foot injury ‘hasn’t improved the way we prayed it would’
La Voix has had to leave Strictly(Image: PA)
Strictly’s La Voix has admitted she is “absolutely devastated” after she was forced to quit the show.
The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star was sitting out this week’s Blackpool shows after suffering a “bone bruise” on her foot. But as Saturday’s programme (November 22) got under way, host Tess Daly announced that La Voix had quit the BBC competition altogether.
The star, who was paired with pro Aljaz Skorjanec on the show, later posted a message on Instagram saying: “This isn’t the glittering exit I ever imagined, and it breaks my heart to feel like I’m letting people down.”
She wrote: “Darlings, it breaks my heart to say this, but after all week of hoping, healing, and doing everything I possibly could, my injury simply hasn’t improved the way we prayed it would. With the guidance of the medical team and a heavy, heavy heart I have to officially withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing.
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“This show has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. To step onto that iconic dancefloor, to be welcomed so warmly by the judges, the pros, the crew, Tess & Claudia (Winkleman) and of course the fabulous audience – it has meant the world to me. My only sadness is that I won’t be able to continue the journey the way I so wished I could.”
La Voix went on: “What upsets me most is feeling like I’ve let my wonderful partner, Aljaz Skorjanec, down. He has supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me from day one, and I so desperately wanted to keep dancing for him as much as for myself.
La Voix was in the Strictly audience(Image: BBC )
“I’m devastated not to be able to continue the adventure with him, but I’m endlessly grateful for everything he’s given me throughout this experience.”
La Voix, who was in the audience at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, told the other Strictly contestants to “keep sparkling”.
She added: “To everyone who has supported me, voted for me, and sent such kind messages: thank you. Your love has lifted me more than you know. This isn’t the ending I imagined, but I’ll cherish every moment I had on that dancefloor.”
Tess revealed that La Voix had pulled out(Image: BBC)
It was announced earlier this week that La Voix had to miss Blackpool.
Then as Saturday’s show started, Tess said: “Now, as you may have heard, La Voix sustained an injury, meaning that she can’t dance in Blackpool tonight. From our medical team, we can now confirm she has very sadly had to withdraw from the competition.”
It was then announced that, with La Voix having to withdraw, no celebrity would be eliminated this week.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.
