DELTA Goodrem has been forced out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
The Australian singer topped the leaderboard with professional dance partner Kai Widdrington after an impressive Salsa performance on Saturday night.
However, in a devastating blow, Delta has suffered a rib injury.
On the BBC Two spin-off show, It Takes Two, host Ellie Taylor delivered the news to fans.
The statement read: “Due to injury, Delta Goodrem has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, will not dance on this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing.
“In line with the rules of the show, Delta and Kai will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again.
“We wish Delta the very best as she continues her recovery.”
The 41-year-old, who represented Australia at this year’s Eurovision, has been dancing for up to seven hours a day in intense training sessions for Strictly.
Ahead of the first live vote, Delta told The Sun she does not believe she has the upper hand – despite a career performing on stages across the world.
Delta said: “I definitely don’t feel safe.
“I don’t know what to expect, genuinely. I have no expectations. I hope people will vote, but I have no idea.”
Delta married Aussie musician Matthew Copley in 2025 after eight years together.
Meanwhile, her dance partner Kai has been dating executive assistant Chloe Wells since early 2025.
