Overview
- Kai Widdrington fell ill in rehearsals and was taken to hospital, and the BBC confirmed he would not perform on the live show.
- The absence was announced on the spin‑off It Takes Two and, on short notice, Aljaž Škorjanec — eliminated earlier in the series — stepped in to partner Delta Goodrem.
- Delta and Aljaž performed the Argentine tango on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and the judges awarded the routine 35 points (three 9s and an 8).
- Delta previously missed a week after a fractured rib and has rehearsed with multiple partners this series, underscoring the physical toll on competitors.
- Tabloid reports suggest Kai might miss the rest of the 2026 run and only return in 2027, but that claim is unconfirmed by official sources and should be treated as speculation.