BBC Strictly's Kai Widdrington confirms future on show as he issues statement

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Kai Widdrington has provided an update on his future on Strictly Come Dancing this year, following his absence from this weekend's live show. Kai was notably missing during…

Kai Widdrington has provided an update on his future on Strictly Come Dancing this year, following his absence from this weekend's live show. Kai was notably missing during Saturday night's (November 14) live performance, after falling unwell during rehearsals the previous day.

Fellow professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec swiftly stepped in to perform the Argentine Tango with Delta Goodrem. Delta subsequently revealed that Kai had been taken to hospital after becoming ill on Friday. Now, Kai has issued an update. The dancer posted a video on Instagram on Sunday (November 15), confirming that he was "on the mend" and would resume dancing with Delta this week, and throughout the remainder of the series, reports Wales Online.

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Kai opened the video by saying: "Hello everyone, Kai here. I just thought I'd come on here and check in, let you know how I'm doing, and clear a few things up. First of all, I just want to say a massive, massive thank you to Aljaž for stepping in last night at, quite literally, the last minute.

"I mean, I was on my way to hospital and he got the call at, I don't know, five thirty or something on Friday. [He] came in, rehearsed with Delta until the evening and then again in the morning So, I can't thank him enough, he did such an amazing job and absolutely smashed the dance.

"And of course, to my amazing dance partner Delta, who just dealt with everything so amazingly, like a pro. Dancing with someone new in the space of 24 hours is absolutely unheard of in this show. And also, to do an Argentine Tango to that level, I was gleaming with pride and extremely proud watching from home. So, well done."

Sharing an update on his health, Kai went on: "Of course, myself, I've been a bit unwell. I had to go to hospital, but the good news is I'm on the mend.

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