Strictly celebs scream in shock as Tess Daly reveals no one will be eliminated this week – after La Voix was forced to pull out of the competition due to injury
Strictly Come Dancing celebrities cheered as Tess Daly announced no-one would be eliminated this week – just minutes after it was revealed La Voix had been forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury.
On Saturday night’s episode of the glamorous ballroom series, host Tess Daly (56) delighted the contestants and viewers with this news.
He said: ‘Blackpool this year is going to be even more special… Listen up everyone, because we’ve got an announcement.’
Smiling from ear to ear, he continued: ‘We can confirm that absolutely no one will be leaving this weekend.’
The ballroom itself rang with cheers as the contestants jumped with joy, safe in the knowledge that there would be no dancing on Sunday evening.
While a few viewers chose X to share their excitement, others questioned what the results meant if no one went home.
Strictly Come Dancing celebrities cheered as Tess Daly revealed no one would be eliminated this week, just minutes after La Voix were forced to withdraw from the competition.
In the Saturday evening episode of the glamorous ballroom series, hosts Tess Daly (56) and Claudia Winkleman (53) delighted the contestants and the audience with this news.
HEOne fan wrote: ‘So** what’s the point of showing the results tomorrow if no one comes home?’
I’m behind ‘Definitely but no eliminations’??? Come on GOOOOOO.’
‘Yes, cancel the dance every week.’
‘I’m so glad Honey will survive until next week, great news! ‘I apologize to La Voix fans.’
Earlier in the evening, Tess gave viewers a harrowing update on La Voix live from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
He said: ‘You may have heard that La Voix is injured which means she won’t be able to dance in Blackpool tonight.
‘And following the advice of our medical team we can now confirm that he has unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition.’
The cameras then moved to La Voix holding back tears as the audience applauded her.
The update comes after the singer was forced to pull out of the Blackpool special after suffering an injury.
The cheer came just minutes after La Voix announced that he had to withdraw from the competition due to injury (pictured in the show)
He said: ‘This year Blackpool is going to be even more special… Listen up everyone because we have an announcement. ‘We can confirm that absolutely no one will be leaving this weekend’
While the ballroom was ringing with cheers, the contestants jumped with joy, confident in the knowledge that there would be no dancing on Sunday evening.
While several viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their excitement, others questioned the purpose of the results showing that no one would be going home
La Voix was left ‘devastated and heartbroken’ after doctors advised her to rest and focus on recovery.
The 45-year-old Drag Race star, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from the Strictly Come Dancing shows in Blackpool this weekend.
‘I’ve been told I won’t be able to perform due to my injury and it truly breaks my heart to know I won’t be dancing at such an iconic venue.
‘Aljaž and I worked incredibly hard and were so excited to share our routine with everyone.
‘I’m so sad I won’t be able to join the rest of the cast on that famous dance floor, but right now I’m focusing on my recovery. ‘I’ll be cheering on all the amazing couples this weekend.’
A Strictly spokesperson explained at the time: ‘Due to her injury, La Voix has been advised to rest by doctors and as a result she will not be dancing in the Blackpool special this weekend.
In accordance with the rules of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, La Voix and Aljaž will say goodbye until next week, when it is hoped they can dance again.
‘We wish La Voix all the best for a speedy recovery.’
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One on Saturdays and Sundays and can be watched on iPlayer.
