Why TV dance star made last-minute withdrawal from live show

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25 Jul 2025 • 1:28 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Janette Manrara, a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, was forced to pull out of a live performance of the musical Chicago on Wednesday, 23 July.
  • Manrara is currently starring as Roxie Hart in the UK tour of Chicago, which is performing at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
  • She announced on Instagram that she was "unwell" and needed to rest to recover quickly, expressing deep apologies to the audience.
  • Manrara reassured fans that she is "on the mend" and hopes to return to the stage soon, praising the rest of the cast for their performance.
  • Since leaving her professional dancing role on Strictly in 2021, Manrara has co-presented the spin-off show It Takes Two.

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