Who is La Voix? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and performer
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After the buzz and excitement following the launch show, fans will be delighted that the countdown is almost over for the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK breakout star La Voix will be gracing the dance floor this weekend, becoming the first drag queen to take part in the main show.
Joining Strictly is "a dream come true" for La Voix, having never thought "it would ever happen".
She told Radio Times magazine: "I had a leg wax cancellation, there was a window. I thought, 'Let's do this.' For me, just having someone do my make-up and hair – it's unheard of. I love it. I've always had to do it all myself."
As we wait to find out how La Voix will fare on the dance floor, scroll on to learn more about the glamorous celebrity as she joins the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025.
Who is La Voix?
Age: 45
Job: Performer
Instagram: @lavoixtheshow
Partner: Aljaž Škorjanec
La Voix is a performer and singer, who rose to fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent and Queen of the Universe.
She gained further notoriety when she took part in RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024 and placed as runner-up.
Her many accolades include gracing the silver screen in the comedy Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie as well as her live show, La Voix Meets, in which she has interviewed the likes of Dawn French, Joanna Lumley and Su Pollard.
She has also performed for the Royal Family at their exclusive New Year's Eve ball two years running!
As well as bringing La Voix further to life, performer Chris Dennis is excited for viewers to see the real him beyond the make-up and glamour.
What is La Voix dancing to in Week 1 on Strictly?
La Voix and dance partner Aljažwill be dancing the American Smooth to Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan.
What has La Voix said about Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
La Voix's casting was revealed on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, and she said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV.
"Strictly is a national institution and I can't wait to get started. All that's left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here's hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 27th September at 6:55pm.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
