Strictly professional Kai Widdrington was forced to leave the dance floor this week after falling ill.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Delta Goodrem has opened up about her professional dance partner Kai Widdrington being rushed to hospital.
The Australian singer, 42, who danced an Argentine Tango to Missing by Everything But The Girl with other show pro Aljaz Skorjanec instead on Saturday night, said: ‘It was an extremely crazy week and obviously we’re so sad that Kai got so unwell yesterday, he had to go to the hospital.
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‘We’re both sending him so much love watching tonight. I’m so proud of my dance partner and no doubt he’ll be strong and come back.’
She also shared how she had to rehearse with three different partners throughout the week.
Despite the setback, Delta scored a total of 35 points out of 40 – her highest score of the competition so far.
In a statement on Friday, they said: ‘Due to illness, Kai is unable to dance on tomorrow night’s show.
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