Strictly's Kai Widdrington forced to pull out of Saturday's show due to illness and is replaced by Aljaž Škorjanec - weeks after Delta Goodrem's rib injury

Published: 13:46 EST, 13 November 2026 | Updated: 14:01 EST, 13 November 2026 Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has been forced to pull out of Saturday's show due to illness, it has been confirmed on Friday night. The professional dancer, 31, had been due to take to the floor with partner Delta Goodrem, 42, for their Argentine Tango, but Kai will now be replaced by fellow dancer Aljaž Škorjanec.The news comes just weeks after he and Delta skipped Week Four of the competition after the Australian singer was ordered to rest after injuring her rib. A statement shared to Strictly's Instagram page read: 'Due to illness, Kai is unable to dance on tomorrow night's show.'Instead, Aljaz will step in to dance the Argentine Tango with Delta. We're sending Kai all our love and hope he feels better soon.' Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has been forced to pull out of Saturday's show due to illness, it has been confirmed on Friday night The professional dancer, 31, had been due to take to the floor with partner Delta Goodrem, 42, for their Argentine Tango, but Kai will now be replaced by fellow dancer Aljaž ŠkorjanecThe post was met with a plethora of comments wishing Kai well, with head judge Shirley Ballas leading the charge as she wrote: '@kaiwidd hugs get well soon ❤️.' Meanwhile, other fans penned: 'Kai get better soon we need you for Blackpool.''Poor Delta (and Kai) going through the trenches this series.''Bloody hell! Strictly has been a rollercoaster for these two.''Heartbroken for Kai my dancing idol sending all my love.'