Delta Goodrem will ‘miss dancing’ as she skips Strictly week due to injury

• Australian singer and actress Delta Goodrem will miss this Saturday's episode of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a rib injury and being advised by doctors to rest.
• The 41-year-old expressed her disappointment on Instagram while thanking fans, the BBC team, and her professional dance partner Kai Widdrington for their ongoing support.
• Goodrem had been performing exceptionally well in the competition, having topped the judges' leaderboard for two consecutive weeks and securing a score of 33 for her salsa last weekend.
• The former Neighbours star, who also represented Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, stated she is recovering at home and hopes to return to the ballroom floor very soon.
• Strictly Come Dancing will proceed this weekend without Goodrem competing, continuing at 6:15 pm on Saturday on BBC One.

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Delta Goodrem shares update after skipping Strictly due to injury