Strictly’s La Voix breaks down in tears as she speaks about having to withdraw from the competition due to foot injury: ‘This is not how I wanted my journey to end’

An emotional La Voix couldn’t hold back her tears as she said goodbye to Strictly after being forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury.

The 45-year-old drag star, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, appeared on Sunday’s show in Blackpool and opened up about his sudden departure.

La Voix has been advised on medical grounds that she can no longer appear on Strictly after injuring her foot in rehearsals earlier in the week.

Describing it as the most ‘extraordinary experience’, the TV star said: ‘I came to the show as a minority, a redhead, and you all embraced me in a wonderful way.

‘I can’t thank you enough… I didn’t want my journey to end this way,’ before joking: ‘At least it gives someone else a chance to win this competition.’

Speaking about their partnership, 35-year-old Aljaz Skorjanec said: ‘I was lucky this year. I made two friends for life. We all laugh with La Voix on Saturday/Sunday and I had the best time with Chris from Monday to Friday.

La Voix was told she could no longer appear on Strictly due to medical reasons after injuring her foot in rehearsals earlier in the week.

‘I haven’t done a single exercise in the last six months but I’ve got my six-pack back, which is great.

‘As Motsi says, ‘We all need this’. The world needs you more. I definitely needed it, you made my life a joy.. You are so beautiful at what you do.’

La Voix told Aljaz she would leave Strictly a ‘braver, happier and more confident person’.

At the end of the show, the duo took to the dance floor to say goodbye to the audience, and the professional dancer had to sweep La Voix off her feet due to an injury.

Fans wrote on social media: ‘Aljaz’s speech to La Voix was absolutely beautiful, what a man’;

‘Loved that La Voix were a part of the show and everyone else got to see a fraction of the talent that those of us who watch #DragRaceUK have seen’;

‘La Voix and Aljaž, what a great duo, they will be missed so much’;

‘I was sad to see them have to leave the competition. It’s a great team and I got to know La Voix better’;

The 45-year-old drag star, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, appeared on Sunday’s show in Blackpool and opened up about his sudden departure.

At the end of the show, the duo took to the dance floor to say goodbye to the audience, and the professional dancer had to sweep La Voix off her feet due to an injury.

Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly added glamor to Blackpool with their outfits

La Voix took to Instagram minutes after his departure was announced and shared a statement.

Alijaz said it was a pleasure to work with Chris and La Voix. He said: ‘I’ve been lucky this year. ‘I made two friends for life’

Fans took to social media to bid farewell to the television favorite. They wrote: ‘Aljaz’s speech to La Voix was absolutely beautiful, what a man’

‘Somehow I don’t think this is the last we’ll see of La Voix on #Strictly… The series/spin-off show host will be returning to social media content somewhat. They seem to really love him.’

La Voix’s sudden withdrawal from the competition meant that none of the six remaining couples could be voted on this weekend.

La Voix took to Instagram minutes after his departure was announced and shared a statement.

She wrote: ‘Absolutely devastated to be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing. This wasn’t the glittering debut I’d ever dreamed of, and it breaks my heart to feel like I’ve let people down.

‘My soul wanted to keep dancing but my feet had other ideas! Thank you for every cheer, every vote, and every glimmer of support; This meant the world to me. ‘This wasn’t the ending I imagined, but I will cherish it forever.’

La Voix’s departure comes after former Love Island star Dani Dyer, 29, quit the competition ahead of the first live show on September 27 after breaking her ankle in rehearsals.

And Neighbors actor Stefan Dennis, 67, pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing on October 20 after tearing his calf muscle.

In another part of the programme, Strictly alumnus Danny Mac wowed viewers.

La Voix’s departure comes after former Love Island star Dani Dyer, 29, quit the competition ahead of the first live show on September 27 after breaking her ankle in rehearsals.

Neighbors actor Stefan Dennis, 67, pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing on October 20 after tearing his calf muscle

The 37-year-old actor starred in the series in 2016. Oti Mabusejoined Ashley Roberts44, Layton Williamsand Jay McGuiness, 35, for a special performance for Blackpool week.

Fans were distracted by Danny doing his famous Samba dance in a see-through shirt that was messy due to his ripped physique and claiming on social media that his Glitter Ball had been ‘stolen’.

The former soap star missed out on winning during her series as Ore Oduba and professional partner Joanne Clifton emerged victorious.

Impressed by his moves and stage presence, viewers wrote to X: ‘Danny Mac made my weekend hahaha’;

‘For God’s sake give Danny Mac another series’;

‘Danny Mac, dazzling shirt open, chest ostentatious, descending from the ballroom ceiling of the Blackpool Tower, ready to burst back into our hearts like it’s 2016 all over again;

‘It sickens me to think that robbed Danny Mac is almost a decade late’ and ‘Danny Mac truly proves to be the most robbed finalist of all time’;

‘I love Jay’ and ‘They’re all still amazing’.

Returning Strictly alum Danny Mac wowed audiences as he opened Sunday’s Blackpool special

The 37-year-old actor joined Ashley Roberts, 44, Layton Williams, 31, and Jay McGuiness, 35, for a special performance for Blackpool week.

Fans were distracted by Danny doing his famous Samba dance in a see-through shirt that was messy because of his ripped physique and said the Glitter Ball had been ‘stolen’

Danny appeared on the show in 2016 alongside Oti Mabuse (pictured)

Returning Strictly stars performed their biggest hits alongside professional dancers at Sunday’s results show

Viewers wrote to X: ‘Danny Mac made my weekend hahaha’; ‘For God’s sake give Danny Mac another series’

The group performed their most famous songs accompanied by professional dancers.

The new routine included elements from Jay and Ashley’s iconic Jives, Danny’s famous Samba, and Layton’s flashy Quickstep.

On her return to Strictly, Ashley said ahead of the show: ‘I’m so excited and grateful to be back on the glittering ground of Blackpool.’

Danny added: ‘Dancing in Blackpool was an absolute highlight of my time on Strictly. ‘It’s as exciting as it is terrifying to return to The Tower Ballroom once again, but I can’t wait to be reunited with the wonderful people who make this show.’

All four dancers joined forces for the pros for a dazzling routine that saw them each revisit one of their most famous Strictly moments

Jay said: ‘I feel incredibly lucky to be part of the Strictly alumni who will be rocking our booties again. ‘I’m ready to have some fun with the old gang and the new gang’

Layton reunited with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin after reaching the final in 2023, retaliating for her energetic Quicksteps.

Back on Strictly, Ashley said: ‘Almost a decade later, let’s see if those perky legs can still do their thing! Sequins always help, I’m sure.’

Lewis Cope wins second 40 of the series as he kicks off Strictly’s Blackpool show after impressing with his Charleston starring Katya Jones

On Saturday, it was announced that none of the remaining six pairs would be eliminated after La Voix had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope, 30, and Katya Jones, 36, topped this week’s leaderboard with 40 points.

EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal (46) and Julian Caillon (30) came last with 33 points.

The scores given by the judges (Craig Revel Horwood, 60, Motsi Mabuse, 44, Shirley Ballas, 65 and Anton Du Beke, 59), as well as the viewers’ votes, will be transferred and combined with next week’s scores and votes.