BBC Strictly fans have been left unimpressed with the announcement that one contestant would be given a pass straight through to the following week, with some describing it as ‘unfair’ on other contestants.
Soap star and former popstar Kym Marsh was missing from the dancefloor this week after testing positive for Covid. It was revealed on Tuesday that the former Coronation Street star was out of the show for this weekend. A Strictly spokesperson said: "Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week."
After missing this weekends episode of the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition, Kym and her pro dance partner Graziano Di Prima are due to return to the ballroom next week, all being well.
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As reported by Mancester Evening News, at the start of Saturday's live show (November 26) hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman paused proceedings as they explained Kym's absence. After introducing the other couples they sent love to Kym watching at home.
Tess said into the camera: "Kym and Graziano are not with us tonight. Kym has tested positive for Covid and is resting at home and all being well she and Graziano will be back to dance again next week."
Claudia added: "Kym we know you're watching. Everybody in here, we are sending you so much love." As the get well wishes came pouring in, other viewers took to Twitter to make the same point with just three weeks to go to the final.
The quarter final will air on Friday December 2, moving forward by a day because of World Cup coverage. And fans reckon no-one else should face the dance-off during Kym's absence.
@CHEEEKYsausage tweeted: "I hope she's okay and recovers quickly but shouldn't they have to exit at this late stage? As now someone else may get kicked out earlier than they should."
@ruggerlad said: "Poor Kym! But she gets an automatic pass. Potentially she might have been bottom two." And @BethanyFoden wrote: "I don’t think anyone should leave tbh because Kym isn’t dancing, I don’t think it’s fair tbh."
@Trishie_D messaged: "I hope Kym is ok." @JamesN1991 said: "Kym, get well soon and hopefully we'll see you next week on Strictly." And @Mabel_Mouse_ tweeted: "Get well soon @msm4rsh."
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