Delta Goodrem has shared an update on how she's holding up after being forced to pull out of this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing due to injury.
The Australian singer, who is partnered with Kai Widdrington, formerly of Dancing with the Stars, sustained an injury to her ribs, which means she's unable to take to the dancefloor.
It comes after the pair topped the leaderboard on Saturday, securing 33 out of 40 points for their Salsa to a mash-up of Always There by Incognito featuring Jocelyn Brown and Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan.
On Monday, Delta released a statement in which she described her disappointment that she and Kai won't be taking part in week four of Strictly Come Dancing.
She wrote: 'I'm absolutely gutted that a rib injury means I won't be able to dance on Strictly this week.
'I've been loving every second of this experience, so having to sit this one out is heartbreaking - especially after the high of Saturday night.'
'I cannot tell you how much I love being a part of this magical show. I'm going to focus on resting and recovering, and hopefully I'll be back on that dancefloor very soon.
'Thank you so much to everyone for all the love and support. It's so appreciated. I'll be cheering everyone on from the sidelines this week! Sending all my love, Delta xx,' she signed off.
Elsewhere, the BBC team behind Strictly wrote: 'Due to injury, Delta Goodrem has been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, will not dance on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing.
'In line with the rules of the show, Delta and Kai will receive a bye through to next week when it is hoped they will be able to dance again. We wish Delta the very best as she continues her recovery.'
On Wednesday, Delta shared an update on how she's holding up alongside a photo of herself taking it easy at home.
'Just wanted to come on here and say a big thank you to everyone who has sent messages and written lovely comments the last couple of days; I see them all,' Delta said.
She added: 'Not the start to the week I’d hoped for but your support has meant the world. Also, a special big thank you to my amazing dance partner @kaiwidd, who I will miss dancing with this weekend, but I am so beyond grateful for his guidance and friendship through it all.. as well as the wonderful Strictly team!
'Resting and recovering at home, and will be cheering everyone on from my couch on Saturday night xx'
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