Judy Love have been forced to leave this saturday strictly Come Dancing after testing positive for COVID-19.
A strict spokeswoman said: ‘Judy Love has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines.
‘While Judy and Graziano will not participate in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, the Strictly Come Dancing protocol means if everything is fine, they will be back next week.’
One week off: Judy Love forced to opt out of Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19
His absence comes just weeks after fellow contestant Tom Fletcher and his professional partner Amy Dowden were forced out of competition two weeks after testing positive for the virus.
Judy herself confirmed the news in a tweet on Thursday, writing to her fans: ‘Hey my dear it is with great disappointment that I will not be performing this weekend due to @bbcstrictly testing positive with covid 19.
‘Hope for a speedy recovery and dancing for you next weekend. Stay safe and thank you for your well wishes.
Isolating: A strict spokesperson said: ‘Judy Love has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines’
Last week, Judy, 40, and partner Graziano, 27, were narrowly left out of the competition after landing in a dance-off against Greg Wise—who was eventually sent home.
A week ago, the Loose Women star found herself up against Katie McGlynn in the bottom two, with the former Corey actress losing her place on the show.
After Judy’s temporary exit from the BBC dance show, she is the 10-11 favorite to get the boot, followed by two consecutive weeks of being in a dance-off.
Coral spokesman John Hill said of Judy’s odds: ‘Our betting suggests that Judy’s luck is about to run out this weekend as she is likely to be out of Strictly.’
Comedian Judy and dancer Graziano were set to perform Cha-Cha To Physical by Olivia Newton-John on Saturday.
McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden missed the show in the second week of competition when they both contracted the coronavirus.
Uh oh: Judy’s absence comes just weeks after fellow contestant Tom Fletcher and his professional partner Amy Dowden were forced out of competition in two weeks after they, too, tested positive for the virus.
Not this time: Comedian Judy and dancer Graziano were set to perform Cha-Cha Too Physical by Olivia Newton-John on Saturday
The musician explained how he was ‘disappointed’ to miss the show and told fans in an Instagram Live that the worst part of it was being away from his kids.
The pair were given a bye and returned to competition the following week for the film Special, where they impressed with an energetic jive.
Strictly unlucky last week continued as rugby star Ugo Moni was forced to pull out of the show due to injury.
rugby union player, 38, – partnered with ot mabuse – took to Twitter He went on to tell fans that he was suffering from ‘back problems’ but would be back a week later.
Yugo wrote to fans last week: ‘Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to dance on the show this weekend.
Upset: Strictly bad luck continued last week as rugby star Ugo Moni was forced to pull out of the show due to injury
‘I have a history of back problems which have always been managed under the guidance of medical professionals. Unfortunately this is causing me some unwanted problems this week!
‘I have been advised by medical professionals and with the heavy support of Strictly to take some treatment and rest to ensure that I can bring myself back to full potential and be fit for the next week.’
Yugo concluded he was ‘desperate’ not to return to the dance floor this weekend with professional partner Oti.
Upset: Ugo wrote to fans last week: ‘Unfortunately I won’t be able to dance on the show this weekend’
The star concluded in her Twitter thread, “Wishing all the other contestants all the best and encouragement from home.”
Yugo’s announcement came just a day after Robert Webb was kicked out of the show, admitting he had an ongoing heart condition two years after undergoing open-heart surgery, admitting he ‘bittened off more than he could’ .
His support partner, Diane Buswell, also left the competition.
Robert said of the decision: ‘I am extremely sorry to announce that I am withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.
‘I had open heart surgery two years ago and although I was confident I was fit enough to take on Strictly and its demanding schedule, it became clear that I had chewed as much as I could for this stage in my recovery, He had cut more than that.
Leaning out: Yugo announced just a day after Robert Webb was kicked out of the show
Regrets: The 49-year-old comedian announced his decision last Wednesday night, admitting he ‘bittened off more than he could’, was running a heart condition
Robert said of the decision: ‘I am extremely sorry to announce that I am withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health’
‘I began to feel symptoms that led to an immediate consultation with my cardiologist, and it was his view that it would be better to withdraw from the show for the sake of my health.’
He continued: ‘I am proud of the three dances that Diane Buswell and I managed to perform and I am deeply sorry to disappoint them like this. I couldn’t have wished for a more talented partner or a more patient teacher, and it’s a measure of Diane’s professionalism and kindness that I was able to reach as far as I could.
‘Thank you also to everyone in the house who voted for us. It was always going to be a tough mountain to climb (for one thing it’s made of glitter so it skids a lot) and I’ve been especially touched by the support from fellow heart patients.
‘I think maybe I was too eager to impress them. They’ll know that recovery doesn’t always go in a straight line, and I hope they won’t be too disappointed that I ran into the limits of my resilience much sooner than I expected.
‘I leave knowing that Strictly audiences are in very safe hands and I’ll be cheering for my brother and sister contestants until Christmas.
‘Despite this tragic ending, it has been a real honor to be a part of this huge, joyous and barking mad TV show. May it continue for a long time.’
Diane said: ‘As a big fan of Robert I am delighted to learn that he is joining the Strictly family. On top of that, finding out that he was my partner was the icing on the cake.
Diane said: ‘As a big fan of Robert I am delighted to learn that he is joining the Strictly family. On top of that, finding out that he was my partner was the icing on the cake.
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