Strictly bosses are desperate for nothing else to go wrong after a string of illness and hitches left the show “in complete chaos”.
McFly singer Tom Fletcher, 36, caught Covid-19 and had to miss week two, while there were reports some dancers had not been vaccinated against the virus.
On Wednesday comedian Robert Webb, 49, quit on the advice of his doctor, two years after having open heart surgery.
And on Thursday rugby star Ugo Monye, 38, confirmed he was out of last night’s show because of back problems. He told fans: “I have been advised to get treatment and rest to ensure I can get myself back to full capacity, fighting fit for next week.”
Now there is a feeling behind the scenes that the series cannot afford another setback. A source told the Sunday Mirror: “The show is taking every precaution to ensure that, moving forward, the remaining contestants only leave the show when they’re voted out.
“It’s the absolute priority of the BBC that nothing else goes wrong.
“This series has been complete chaos from the start.
“There’s always talk about the Strictly curse breaking up couples, but now it feels like this year the show is just cursed in general.”
A show spokesman said: “ Strictly Come Dancing production already has strict measures in place to protect the safety of all those participating in this year’s series.”
