Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington will miss this weekend's live show, leaving partner Delta Goodrem to dance with a stand-in. The news was confirmed on Friday night's episode of It Takes Two (November 13) by host Ellie Taylor.
Taylor told BBC viewers: "First some news just in, due to illness, Kai is unable to perform on tomorrow night's show. Instead, Aljaz will step in to dance the Argentine Tango with Delta. Kai, we are sending you so much love, feel better soon."
Official statement released
Strictly's official Instagram account released a statement sharing the news moments before the announcement on It Takes Two. Kai has not yet commented on his absence on his own social media accounts.
What happens next
Delta Goodrem is coupled with Kai Widdrington in this year's series of the BBC show. Aljaz will take his place on the dancefloor for Saturday night's performance of the Argentine Tango.
