Delta Goodrem misses Strictly after breaking rib

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has withdrawn from this week's Strictly Come Dancing after breaking her rib.

Delta Goodrem has withdrawn from this week's Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining a rib injury. She was rushed to hospital on Sunday following the previous week's show, during which she performed at the top of the leaderboard with dance partner Kai Widdrington despite being in 'absolute agony'.

Strictly: It Takes Two host Emma Willis said it became apparent something was wrong with Delta after Saturday's show. This week is a 'bye week' for the competition, a free pass to the next round, allowing Delta to rest and recuperate. Willis expressed hope that Delta would return the following week.

Delta posted on Instagram thanking those who had sent messages of support and praising her dance partner and the Strictly team. She wrote that she would be 'resting and recovering at home' and 'cheering everyone on from my couch on Saturday night'. Dancer Amy Dowden will perform Delta's planned routine to Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' this week.

How it is being reported

• Emma Willis Gives Update On Delta Goodrem's Strictly InjuryDelta Goodrem has been forced to pull out of this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing show due to a rib injury. Last week, Delta and her dance partner Kai Widdrington were at the top of the leaderboard following their performances but Delta was in “absolute agony” throughout the show and was rushed to hospital on Sunday, Delta Goodrem poses for portrait photographs on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) Appearing on podcast Strictly: It Takes Two , host Emma Willis confessed to that it became obvious that something was awry with Delta after Saturday’s show.…HuffPost UK · 16 Oct, 11:11
• Delta Goodrem speaks out from sick bed as she's replaced on Strictly Come DancingDelta Goodrem has updated fans about her injury from her sick bed after being forced to skip this week's Strictly Come Dancing after breaking her rib.The Mirror · 14 Oct, 16:24

In this story: Delta Goodrem · Kai Widdrington · Amy Dowden · Emma Willis · BBC · Dolly Parton · Strictly Come Dancing

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