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Strictly singer Hayley Sanderson replaced by Tori Beaumont amid illness

One Strictly Come Dancing regular was absent last night

By Nancy Brown
12 Nov 2017, 12:12 | Updated: 21 Nov 2023, 16:51
Tags: Claudia Winkleman, Strictly Come Dancing, Tess Daly

We’ve already suffered one huge Strictly absence this year.

Bruno Tonioli went AWOL on us a few weeks back, but we thought we’d seen the last of wandering stars for a while at least.

However, last night, one of Strictly’s longest- serving stars was missing and fans couldn’t believe their eyes.

Viewers had already been treated to a Tango to Firework by Katy Perry, performed by Susan Calman and her professional dance partner, Kevin Clifton.

Read more: Strictly star reveals Salsa secrets

With co- host Claudia Winkleman by her side, Tess Daly gave us the traditional introduction to the singers and band, but something was different.

Instead of regular guest vocalist Hayley Sanderson, a singer called Tori stood next to regular singer Lance Ellington.

The change did not go unnoticed by viewers either, and some were quick to voice their shock on social media.

As she went through the new- look line- up, Tess had given no explanation for Hayley’s absence from the evening’s entertainment.

However, with fans beginning to grumble, the singer herself took to Twitter to explain.

Hayley had been forced to take a break from the show due to illness and was watching from the safety of her sofa.
She Tweeted that it was ‘so weird’ watching from home and that it was the first time in 11 years that she had missed a Saturday performance at Strictly.
Read more: Strictly’s Shirley Ballas now accused of OVERMARKING

That’s an impressive record for any of the show’s stars, so we’re not surprised that so many fans were so quick to spot Hayley’s absence.

Here’s hoping that Hayley will be well enough to return to the stage in time for next week’s show.

Get well soon, Hayley!

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