Dancing on Ice star Siva Kaneswaran has said that he is "gutted" after being forced to pull out of tomorrow night's show last minute.
In a statement, the ITV dancing show confirmed that The Wanted star would not be performing this weekend due to illness. He is set to return next week.
A spokesperson told the Mirror: "Due to illness Siva will not skate in this weekend's show. We look forward to welcoming him back next weekend."
While Siva said: "I'm gutted that I won't be performing this weekend but I picked up a bug earlier in the week which I haven’t been able to shake so I need to rest and get myself better.
"Good luck to all the contestants this weekend - I'm looking forward to watching everyone's performances!"
Fans quickly flocked to social media to wish him well, with one writing: "Get well soon, @sivaofficial. I will say a prayer for you, bro."
While another commented: "your skate last week was beautiful! Get well soon!"
A third wrote: "Get Well soon & rest up for next week @sivaofficial . You are getting better and better on & will be missed tomorrow night."
Siva also shared a video message on his Instagram account from bed as he looked incredibly tired and shared his heartbreak at being unable to perform.
He revealed that he was suffering from a viral infection in his chest that has just "got worse and worse" and he "can't shake it".
In a gravelly voice, he said: "I just want to say that I'm so gutted that I can't perform this weekend. I got a viral infection in my chest and it just got worse and worse. I just can't shake it.
"Wishing all the contestants good luck this weekend on Sunday. You'll do great, I'll be watching. Lots of love guys."
