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La Voix Withdraws From Strictly as Blackpool Show Scraps Elimination and Rolls Votes to Next Week

Medical advice after a scan-confirmed bone bruise forced the drag performer out, triggering a one-week pause on eliminations.

Overview

  • Tess Daly announced on air that La Voix had left the competition, with judges’ scores and public votes to be carried over to the next episode.
  • Only six couples performed in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and the dance-off was canceled for this week.
  • La Voix said the foot problem is a bone bruise from performing in heels, with MRI findings indicating a risk of stress fracture without rest.
  • Betting markets shifted following the exit, with Betfred shortening Balvinder Sopal’s price to be the next eliminated and adjusting winner odds.
  • Hertfordshire Police confirmed a man linked to the show was arrested on suspicion of rape over an alleged 2024 incident and released on bail as inquiries continue.