November 30th 2024.
This year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will be without one of its professional dancers, as Carlos Gu has been forced to withdraw due to an ankle injury. It was announced earlier this month that Carlos would be dancing with Vogue Williams in the festive episode, but unfortunately, he will now be replaced by Gorka Márquez.
A spokesperson for the show confirmed the news, stating that Carlos sustained the injury during training and is unable to participate in the special with Vogue. Gorka, who joined the Strictly family in 2016, will be stepping in to dance with Vogue. The team wishes Carlos a speedy recovery.
Fans may remember Carlos from his previous partnerships on the show. He first joined in 2022 and danced with Molly Rainford, who made it to the final. Last year, he was paired with Irish broadcaster Angela Scanlon, who was eliminated in week 10. On the other hand, Gorka has become a fan favorite since joining in 2016. He has reached the final three times with different partners, including Alexandra Burke, Helen Skelton, and Maisie Smith. This year, he danced with Dr. Punam Krishan, who was voted out in week six but made history with their Bollywood routine during Movie Week.
Vogue Williams, a well-known Irish model and media personality, is a total novice when it comes to dancing. She has expressed her nerves about joining the show, but also her excitement to work with Carlos as her partner. Her casting was announced on the spin-off show It Takes Two, where she shared her enthusiasm for the opportunity. Training has already begun for her routine to Rock-In Robin by Bobby Day. Vogue joked that Carlos would have a better chance of winning a Nobel Prize than turning her into a good dancer, but she is determined to try her best. She added, "I'm loving it so far. Bring on the ballroom floor."
Vogue will be competing against five other stars for the Christmas Glitterball Trophy. This includes comedian Josh Widdicombe, Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (aka Nitro), actress Tamzin Outhwaite, and former racing car driver Billy Monger. Making history on the show is RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Tayce, who will become the first drag artist to take part in Strictly when she dances with Kai Widdrington.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day. Who do you think will win the coveted trophy? Share your thoughts in the comments. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, we would love to hear from you! Contact our entertainment team by emailing us or visiting our Submit Stuff page. Thanks for reading and happy dancing!
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