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La Voix Withdraws from Strictly Due to Injury

11/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

La Voix, a star from Strictly Come Dancing, withdrew from the competition due to an injury on November 18 after doctors advised rest.
La Voix could not perform during the Blackpool special on November 22.
A spokesperson confirmed that La Voix and her partner, Aljaž, would receive a bye to the next week.
The show will continue without La Voix.
There will be no elimination this week.

History

Historical Context

Since its debut in 2004, "Strictly Come Dancing" has transformed dance competitions on television, pairing celebrities with professional dancers like Aljaž Škorjanec. The show's popularity, recognized as the world's most successful reality format in 2010, has sparked discussions about health and safety in competitive dance, especially following incidents like La Voix's recent injury, emphasizing the physical demands placed on participants.

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Story summary

La Voix, a star from Strictly Come Dancing, withdrew from the competition due to an injury on November 18 after doctors advised rest.
La Voix could not perform during the Blackpool special on November 22.
A spokesperson confirmed that La Voix and her partner, Aljaž, would receive a bye to the next week.
The show will continue without La Voix.
There will be no elimination this week.

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