BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced that La Voix has been forced to pull out of this week's live show.
In a post shared to Instagram from the official Strictly page, a statement read: "Due to injury, La Voix has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, will not dance in this weekend's Blackpool special.
"In line with the rules of Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix and Aljaž will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again.
"We wish La Voix the very best for a speedy recovery."
La Voix forced to miss Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool
Discussing their injury, La Voix said: "It is with immense sadness that I have to withdraw this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing shows in Blackpool.
"Due to an injury, I've been advised that I'm unable to perform, and my heart truly breaks knowing I won't be dancing in such an iconic venue.
"Aljaž and I have worked incredibly hard, and we were so excited to share our routine with everyone.
"I am devastated not to be joining the rest of the cast on that famous dancefloor, but my focus is on recovery.
"I'll be cheering on all the amazing couples this weekend."
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Last weekend, La Voix and Aljaž danced their couple's choice to Don’t Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand.
The pair scored an impressive 33, marking one of their highest scores of the series so far.
Strictly Come Dancing in Blackpool airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, November 22 from 6.35pm.
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