Strictly Star's Heartbreaking Tribute
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left emotional during Saturday night's show as drag performer La Voix tearfully opened up about her beloved mother's recent death. The 45-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, revealed how her "world had gone" following her mother's unexpected passing earlier this year.
In a poignant moment ahead of her performance with professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec, 35, La Voix visited her "immensely supportive" father Richard, who had previously appeared alongside her on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. The emotional segment showed them reflecting on their recent loss and celebrating her mother's unwavering support throughout her career.
Raw Emotion on Display
Fighting back tears, La Voix shared: "My mum was the same as my dad, equally supportive, she was there at every single show. I lost her in April this year so it's only what 7/8 months." She continued with a heartbreaking memory: "I did a massive West End show in London and she wasn't well and I remember I'd gone from 1500 people clapping and cheering to the next day, just your world's gone."
The emotional revelation resonated deeply with viewers, who quickly took to social media platform X to express their support. One fan wrote: "What a lovely dad he has, and so sad his mum passed away earlier this year. Cherish every single moment when you have such inclusive parents who support you." Another added: "Hearing about his mum and when he started being La Voix was emosh."
Performance Amid Personal Tragedy
Earlier this year, La Voix had announced her mother's passing on Instagram, writing: "My darlings, I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the enormous amount of love, messages, flowers and comments you've all left for my darling mum and my family." She added that they had "laughed sharing so many wonderful stories about my mum and cried so many tears."
Despite her grief, La Voix delivered a captivating couples choice dance with Aljaž Škorjanec, watched from the audience by her beloved father Richard. The judges praised her stage presence and awarded the pair a respectable 33 out of 40 points.
The emotional evening continued with YouTube star George Clarke, 25, dedicating his performance to his mother who is battling cancer. His emotional Rhumba with pro partner Alexis Warr left head judge Shirley Ballas and viewers in tears, scoring 30 out of 40 points.
As Strictly Come Dancing continues its journey toward the Blackpool special, viewers have been reminded of the powerful human stories behind the glittering performances, with La Voix's touching tribute standing as a testament to the enduring bond between parents and their children.
