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Why is Kai Widdrington not dancing with Delta Goodrem on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing?
Delta has a new dance partner for tonight's show.
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- James Hibbs
Published: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 7:01 pm
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On tonight's (Saturday 14 November) episode of Strictly Come Dancing, the line-up looks a little different - and not just because their numbers are dwindling as we get further into the competition.
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One of the couples, Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington, has been switched up, with Widdrington not dancing on tonight's show.
The change was announced on Friday 13 November, and was explained again at the start of the show. But why is Widdrington not appearing and who has stepped in to take his place?
Read on for everything you need to know about why Kai Widdrington isn't appearing on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing.
Why is Kai Widdrington not dancing on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing?
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Kai Widdrington isn't appearing on tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing due to illness, as was explained by Ellie Taylor on Friday's episode of companion show, It Takes Two.
Taylor explained: "Due to illness, Kai is unable to perform on tomorrow night’s show. Kai, we are sending you so much love, feel better soon."
A post was also added to Strictly Come Dancing's official Instagram page, saying: "Due to illness, Kai is unable to dance on tomorrow night's show. Instead, Aljaž will step in to dance the Argentine Tango with Delta. We're sending Kai all our love and hope he feels better very soon."
At the start of the show, Johannes Rabede also explained the situation, saying: "Unfortunately due to illness, Kai is unable to perform. Kai, bubby, get well soon please, and Aljaž, thank you for stepping in."
Who has stepped in to dance with Delta Goodrem?
Aljaž Škorjanec. BBC/Ray Burmiston/BBC Creative
Aljaž Škorjanec has stepped in for tonight's show to dance with Delta Goodrem, in place of Kai Widdrington. Aljaž was partnered with Melanie Walters this season, but the couple were eliminated in week 3.
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Kai showed his support for Delta and Aljaž in an Instagram story on Saturday night, posting a video of Johannes's explanation at the start of the show and saying "Let's go!" over the top of it.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays and Sundays weekly on BBC One and iPlayer.
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James HibbsDrama Writer
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
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