Delta Goodrem Returns to Strictly After Rib Injury
Australian singer Delta Goodrem makes her Strictly Come Dancing comeback this weekend after a painful rib injury forced her to withdraw from the competition.
Delta Goodrem is returning to Strictly Come Dancing this week. The Australian singer and Neighbours star was forced to withdraw from the show's fourth week due to a painful rib injury sustained during training. She will make her comeback on Saturday, October 24, alongside her professional partner Kai Widdrington.
Medical Leave and Recovery
Goodrem was forced to pull out of the last episode due to the injury. She ended up in A&E after struggling to sleep from the pain and was advised to rest. This meant she had to skip the show's Icon’s Week, where she was supposed to portray Olivia Newton-John. She described having to sit it out as heartbreaking, especially after the high of scoring top marks for a second week running. The show's rules state that couples cannot miss two weeks due to injury, so she received a bye through to the next round. She has now been given the all clear to dance again.
Return to the Dance Floor
Her return to the Strictly ballroom was announced on the spin-off show It Takes Two. Goodrem will perform a Rumba with Kai Widdrington. The Rumba is described as the slowest and most difficult Latin dance for female partners. Their chosen song is Celine Dion's 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now'. Choreographer Lizzie Gough confirmed the routine will include fitness-themed elements like skipping and running machines. Goodrem has pledged to deliver her best performance.
Fan Support and Preparation
The 41-year-old star expressed deep gratitude for the support from fans, which left her feeling in waves of tears. She said she has been loving every second of the Strictly experience. Her mother in Australia has been offering commentary on her dancing, notably critiquing her arm movements. Sporty Spice Mel C, who is joining the dancers this week, called the contestants incredible and intimidating. Fellow celebrities and professionals, including host Josh Widdicombe and dancer Katya Jones, celebrated her comeback online.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday nights at 6:30 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Delta Goodrem returns to the dance floor on Saturday night.
