Strictly’s Kym Marsh tests positive for covid and will not perform on her week, a fortnight after she nearly walked out on the show due to a “crippling panic attack”.
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Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid, forcing her and fellow pro Graziana Di Prima out of competition this weekend.
A Strictly spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be participating in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Come Dancing’s strict protocols mean that, if all goes well, they’ll be back the following week.”
The announcement comes just two weeks after Kym admitted she nearly walked out on the show after suffering a crippling panic attack just hours before the live show.
Kym and Graziano received 31 points for their Snow Patrol American Smooth to Chasing Cars during the eighth episode of the show, which they dedicated to their late son Archie.
She passed away following a premature birth in February 2009.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Kym Marsh dedicated the American Smooth to her late son Archie as she and partner Graziano Di Prima received 31 points during Couples Choice week on Saturday
The actress said on her VT: ‘He reminds us of my son Archie. I gave birth to him prematurely and sadly he died shortly after.
The emotional star continued: “I feel like by doing this dance, it’s not only going to be in memory of Archie, but it’s going to get people talking about their own experiences.”
Kym and her ex-husband Jamie Lomas were heartbroken when their son passed away at 21 weeks, following a premature birth in February 2009.
Judge Motsi Mabuse said: ‘The message that he tried to convey, the fragility and vulnerability was conveyed, was very clear. It started out so good that I don’t know what happened. There was a sudden change of energy and I don’t know why. There was a great ending and it started out so wonderfully.
Emotional: The actress said on her VT: ‘He reminds us of my son Archie. I gave birth to him prematurely and unfortunately he died shortly after’
Comments: Judge Motsi Mabuse said: ‘The message that he tried to convey, the fragility and vulnerability was conveyed, was very clear. It started out so good that I don’t know what happened. There was a sudden change of energy and I don’t know why’
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 7:15pm on Sunday, when one more couple will be eliminated from the contest.