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La Voix Injury Alters Strictly’s Blackpool Lineup as Bookies Reprice and Police Confirm Linked Arrest

After La Voix received a medical bye, the Blackpool lineup drops to six couples, reshaping betting ahead of tonight’s show.

Overview

  • Strictly confirmed La Voix will skip the Blackpool live show on medical advice and receive a bye to next week, leaving six couples to perform.
  • Betfred reports Balvinder Sopal’s price to be the next eliminated has shortened from 1/2 to 1/4 since La Voix’s withdrawal, reflecting a market reset.
  • Only five couples can advance to week ten, with the series returning to Elstree Studios next Saturday after the Tower Ballroom broadcast.
  • Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington exited in last week’s dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, with Pattison posting emotional updates and Widdrington travelling to Blackpool to support colleagues.
  • Hertfordshire Police said a man linked to the show was arrested in October on suspicion of rape in relation to an incident in the county in 2024 and was released on bail as inquiries continue.