Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix has landed yet ANOTHER huge gig as the Drag Race UK star was revealed as the first to be confirmed for the show’s live tour.
The performer, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, will join Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on the dance floor – despite pulling out of the show due to injury.
Their professional partners Karen Hauer and Aljaž Škorjanec have also been confirmed to be part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.
The show will kick off in January, with the dancers and their celebrity partners hitting the road from Birmingham to Manchester, Sheffield to Liverpool, Glasgow to Nottingham, Manchester to Sheffield and London’s 02.
They will be joined by the Strictly Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood, and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara.
La Voix said: ‘I loved being part of Strictly and was devastated when my time on the show was cut short because of injury.
Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix has landed yet ANOTHER huge gig as the Drag Race UK star was revealed as the first to be confirmed for the show’s live tour after pulling out of the main show after injuring her foot
La Voix will join Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on the dance floor
‘But now I’m absolutely thrilled to have the chance to get back on an even bigger dancefloor with the sparkling 2026 Strictly Live Tour.
‘I can’t wait to sashay my way around the country with my wonderful partner, Aljaž by my side.’
It’s yet another big announcement for La Voix, after the drag performer was confirmed as part of the UK tour of the Annie musical, playing Miss Hannigan.
It comes just days after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the BBC dance competition after suffering a shock injury that saw the star miss out on performing in Blackpool.
The performer fought back tears as she said goodbye to Strictly, after having to withdraw from the competition due to injury.
La Voix was advised on medical grounds she could no longer take part on Strictly after injuring her foot earlier in the week in rehearsals.
Calling it the most ‘extraordinary experience’, the TV personality said: ‘I came into the show as a minority, as a redhead and you’ve all embraced me wonderfully.
‘I cannot thank you enough… this is not how I wanted my journey to end,’ before joking: ‘At least it gives someone else in this competition a chance to win.’
They will be joined on the tour by the Strictly Judges Shirley Ballas , Anton Du Beke , and Craig Revel Horwood , and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara
It comes just days after La Voix was forced to withdraw from the BBC dance competition after suffering a shock injury that saw the star miss out on performing in Blackpool
Reflecting on their partnership, Aljaz, 35, said: ‘I’ve been lucky this year. I’ve made two friends for life. On Saturdays/ Sundays we all laugh with La Voix and from Monday to Friday I had the best time with Chris.
‘I haven’t done a single crunch in the past six months but I’ve got my six pack back, it’s amazing.
‘Like Motsi said, “We all need it”. The world needs more of you. Strictly needed it, you made my life a joy.. You are so beautiful in what you do.’
La Voix told Aljaz she is going to leave Strictly ‘a braver, happier and such a more confident person’.
At the end of the show, the pair took to the dancefloor to say goodbye to viewers, with the professional dancer having to scoop La Voix off her feet due to her injury.
Fans took to social media and wrote: ‘Aljaz’s speech to La Voix was absolutely beautiful what a man,’ as a second added: ‘Adored La Voix being part of the show and everyone else getting to see a fraction of the talent those of us who watched #DragRaceUK saw’;
‘La Voix and Aljaž, what a great pairing, will miss them lots,’ a third wrote, while a fourth said: ‘I was sad to see them having to leave the competition. A great team, and I got to know La Voix better too.’
‘I somehow don’t think that’s the last we’ve seen of La Voix on #Strictly… Presenter of the show / spinoff show, social media content she’ll be back in some capacity. They seem to really love her,’ a fifth added.
La Voix’s sudden withdrawal from the competition meant none of the remaining six couples would be voted off this weekend
La Voix’s sudden withdrawal from the competition meant none of the remaining six couples would be voted off over the weekend.
Taking to Instagram minutes after the announcement of her exit was made, La Voix shared a statement.
She wrote: ‘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’ve let 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.’
La Voix’s exit came after former Love Island star Dani Dyer, 29, quit the competition before the first live show on September 27 after she fractured her ankle in rehearsals.
And Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis, 67, pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing on October 20 because he tore a calf muscle.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:35pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
