Viewers of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing were left disheartened as it was announced that contestant La Voix has withdrawn from the competition due to an injury. The news broke during the show's special Blackpool episode, where co-hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirmed that La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, would no longer be participating. Tess Daly stated, "We can confirm she has very sadly had to withdraw from the competition," adding that there would be no elimination this week, meaning no dance-off would take place. Claudia Winkleman expressed support for La Voix, saying, "We will be speaking to La Voix on tomorrow night’s show, we love you so, so much." The 45-year-old drag performer had previously sustained an injury, which led to her being unable to compete in the Blackpool special. A spokesperson for Strictly had indicated that La Voix and her professional partner Aljaž Skorjanec would have received a bye to the next week had she been fit to continue. In an emotional statement shared on Instagram, La Voix expressed her devastation at having to withdraw. "I'm absolutely devastated to be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing. This isn't the glittering exit I ever imagined, and it breaks my heart to feel like I'm letting people down. My spirit wanted to keep dancing, but my foot had other ideas!" She continued, "Thank you for every cheer, every vote, and every sparkle of support - it's meant the world to me. This isn't the ending I imagined, but I'll cherish this forever." La Voix's withdrawal marks a significant moment in the competition, as she was a fan favourite. Many viewers took to social media to express their disappointment. One user remarked, "What? OMG #Lavoix is out..... Might as well switch #strictly off," while another said, "Gutted that Chris/La Voix had to withdraw, but their health comes first." This incident follows another recent withdrawal from the show, as actor Stefan Dennis also exited due to an injury earlier in the season. La Voix was seen in the audience during the Blackpool episode, visibly upset as the announcement was made. The remaining contestants will continue in the competition, with scores from this week carrying over to the next episode. La Voix's journey on Strictly Come Dancing may have ended prematurely, but her impact on the show and its audience remains significant.