Details emerge on Strictly Come Dancing star Delta Goodrem's injury as she was 'raced to A&E amid agony'
Delta won't dance during this Saturday's showDelta Goodrem reportedly needed two hospital visits after a rib injury threatened her place on Strictly Come Dancing.
The Sun reports that the singer attended A&E before returning to hospital the following day.
Delta’s rib injury has interrupted a strong start alongside professional partner Kai Widdrington. She and Kai had topped the leaderboard for a second consecutive performance before her condition disrupted their competition.
Strictly Come Dancing star Delta Goodrem’s hospital visits after training injury
The 41-year-old Australian singer reportedly injured her ribs during rehearsals last week, but continued dancing despite the pain. A source told The Sun that the problem worsened after initially appearing minor.
They claimed: “A small injury at the start of last week has quickly deteriorated.”
The source claimed Delta was in “absolute agony” during her latest performance, despite smiling through the routine. After filming finished, she had planned to go home and rest, but struggled to sleep, the source said.
She was “raced to A&E” on Sunday morning and spent much of Monday back in hospital, according to the source. Delta was then said to be recovering at home with support from her husband, musician Matt Copley.
Delta Goodrem hopes to return after resting
Delta has described her disappointment at having to stop dancing after enjoying her time in the competition. The former Neighbours actress said she would concentrate on recovery, while thanking supporters for their messages.
She said: “I’m going to focus on resting and recovering, and hopefully I’ll be back on that dancefloor very soon.”
Her statement also made clear how much the experience meant to her, particularly following the latest leaderboard success. Rather than performing, she plans to support the other contestants from the sidelines.
What Delta Goodrem’s Strictly bye means for her return
Strictly has confirmed that Delta will not dance this weekend, following medical advice to rest. The programme has granted her and Kai a bye for this weekend, allowing them to progress to the following week.
Contestants can receive only one such exemption before being required to withdraw. That leaves Delta needing to recover sufficiently for the next performance if she is to continue in the competition.
Strictly’s statement expressed hope that the pair would be able to dance again then.
TV Guide has contacted representatives for Strictly and Delta for comment.
Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday, October 17 with Icons Week from 6.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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