A THIRD Strictly Come Dancing star has suffered a nasty injury that threatens their place on the show.
While the BBC star has not addressed their pain directly, their daughter opened up on their pride at their parent battling through in a candid comment on Instagram.
During the weekend, we reported how Strictly star La Voix would be quitting the series for good after suffering a painful incident in rehearsals.
Originally, the fan-favourite drag queen was given a bye for this Saturday’s live show at the iconic Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
Yet she then told how her issue was too serious to continue, before breaking her silence and admitting she was “absolutely devastated.”
Earlier in the series, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis was forced to quit after suffering a calf tear.
And, before Strictly’s 2025 instalment even began, Dani Dyer withdrew after suffering an ankle injury in training.
Now Alex Kingston, 62, has been added to the mix after seemingly dislocating her rib.
Alex, who is paired with professional Johannes Radebe, performed a stunning Couple’s Choice routine on Saturday.
The pair scooped 35 points from the judges, placing them second from bottom on the leaderboard.
Yet after a short clip of their choreography was uploaded to Strictly’s Instagram page, her daughter Salome Violetta Haertel was quick to flag she was performing through pain.
She wrote: “So so proud!!! Slayed the dance floor, dislocated rib and all!!!”
One fan was quick to react and wrote: “Your mum is a superstar (you already knew that) – please send her my love and healing thoughts.
‘Really hope it doesn’t hamper her from continuing – she has my votes every week!”
Another echoed their thoughts and posted: “Sending your mum all our love.
Strictly stars who’ve been forced to pull out
Here is a full list of stars who have been forced to quit the long-running BBC show
Dani Dyer (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition after suffering an ankle injury in rehearsals
Kristian Nairn (series 23) – forced to pull out of the competition on medical grounds
Nick Knowles (series 22) – eliminated from the show following injury
Amanda Abbington (series 21) – pulled out of the competition due to “personal reasons”
Tony Adams (series 20) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining an injury
Nicola Adams (series 18) – axed after partner Katya Jones tested positive for COVID-19
Will Bayley (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after sustaining a knee injury
Jamie Laing (series 17) – pulled out of the competition after suffering a foot injury in rehearsals
Will Young (series 14) – quit the show after struggles with mental and physical health
Jade Johnson (series 7) – pulled out after suffering a knee injury in rehearsals
John Sergeant (series 6) – quit the show despite public popularity after flailing in the leaderboards
Kell Brook (series 5) – pulled out following the death of her father Kenneth
Jimmy Tarbuck (series 4) – pulled out following doctors advice
“What an amazing woman, powering through the pain like that! We love our Queenston!’
A third mused: “She did amazingly with an injury! Hope she recovers enough to continue.”
LA VOIX STATEMENT
At the beginning of Saturday’s special Blackpool episode, Tess Daly announced that Ru Paul Drag Race UK star La Voix been forced to exit the competition.
La Voix then issued a statement which read: “I’m absolutely devastated to be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing.
“This isn’t the glittering exit I ever imagined, and it breaks my heart to feel like I’m letting people down.
“My spirit wanted to keep dancing but my foot had other ideas! Thank you for every cheer, every vote and every sparkle of support – it’s meant the world to me.
This isn’t the ending I imagined but I’ll cherish this forever.”
RULE CHANGE
La Voix’s premature exit prompted a huge change on the series, with the celebs learning there will be no dance off this week.
Tess broke the news and said: “This year Blackpool is going to be even more special.”
She turned to the contestants and said: “Listen up everyone, because we have an announcement.
“We can reveal no-one will be leaving Strictly this weekend.”
The announcement prompted a huge response from the celebrities and pro dancers as they jumped in the air with excitement and hugged one another.
