However, the current series of Strictly hasn’t been as smooth sailing as past editions. All the celebrities forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 2025La VoixRuPaul’s Drag Race UK La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, was originally given a bye to week nine after being forced to miss Blackpool due to an injury. However, at the start of the live show on Saturday, November 22, host Tess Daly confirmed that La Voix had been forced to quit the show. At the time, Kristian commented: “With a heavy heart, I have to step back from this season of Strictly Come Dancing due to unexpected medical reasons. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday evenings.

Source: The Times November 23, 2025 19:51 UTC