Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima have been forced to drop out of this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing after the Coronation Street star tested positive for COVID-19.
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A Strictly spokesperson confirmed the news to press in a statement which read: "Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19.
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"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."
The star, who is yet to speak out on the news, was due to take to the floor with her professional partner to perform another show-stopping routine following their Paso Doble to Rihanna's Only Girl in the World/We Found Love during last weekend's Blackpool special.
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© Photo: InstagramKym and Graziano will not dance this weekend
For the routine, which sparked some praise but also criticism from judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, the pair received a score of 33, putting them second from the bottom above Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe.
The BBC are yet to confirm whether Kym's absence this weekend will affect the elimination process for the remaining celebrities. Fans have responded to the news of Kym and Graziano missing the upcoming tenth week, with many taking to Twitter to share their thoughts. One person wrote: "That's wrong when it's so close to the end!"
© Photo: BBCAll being well, they will return next week
A second added: "Ooh, no Kym on #Strictly this Saturday: she's tested positive for Covid!" A third said: "[Kym] will get automatic rollover into following week's show… Wow that makes this weekend crucial in the dance off #strictly get well soon @msm4rsh."
A fourth meanwhile tweeted: "Just heard about Kym Marsh - really hope it hasn't spread any further as they haven't been distancing this series and were all very close in Blackpool! Hope she's not too poorly and that no one else catches it! #Strictly."
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