'Strictly Come Dancing' judge Motsi Mabuse is being replaced by Cynthia Erivo on the panel this weekend due to the ballroom expert coming into contact with someone with COVID-19.
Motsi Mabuse has to miss Strictly Come Dancing this weekend due to being pinged by NHS Track and Trace
Motsi, 40, is absolutely "gutted" to be missing the live show this Saturday (27.11.21) but due to coronavirus protocols in place on the BBC One show she has to self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
The BBC have announced that filling Motsi's seat will be Emmy Award winner, 'Widows' actress Cynthia, 34.
A statement released on behalf of 'Strictly Come Dancing' read: "We can confirm Motsi Mabuse will not be taking part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' this weekend. We are delighted that Cynthia Erivo will be joining us as a guest judge again, joining Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge, Shirley Ballas on the judging panel. We look forward to having Motsi back with us next weekend.”
Telling her fans why she would be absent from 'Strictly' this weekend, Motsi - who is based in Germany - posted on Instagram: "I am gutted to say I will have to miss this weekend on Strictly. Yesterday, I was contacted by NHS Test and Trace as being in close contact with someone on Sunday 21st Nov who has since tested positive.
"Being double vaccinated and booster as I am, would normally mean exemption from isolation under the 'close contact' rules, but unfortunately German EU vaccines are not recognised and neither is my booster in this instance.
"So I must follow UK Government guidance and can only return after 30 November to the UK.
"Our health is the most important thing and luckily I have been tested multiple times this week and am negative. I am healthy. I am with my family - that's what matters.
"I wish everyone good luck. Sending my love. Keep dancing. Until then, lots of love and stay safe."
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