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Katie Fitzpatrick

Strictly contestant Judi Love pulls out of show after testing positive for coronavirus

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Judi Love has been forced to pull out of this weekend's show after testing positive for coronavirus.

The comedian is now self-isolating and will miss the next live show with her pro dance partner Graziano Di Prima.

It is hoped that they will be able to return the following week.

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A Strictly spokesperson said: "Judi Love has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines.

Judi Love and Graziano Di Prima (Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

"While Judi and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.”

McFly star Tom Fletcher and his dance partner Amy Dowden previously missed a week of the contest after testing positive for Covid a day after the first live show of the series.

Former England rugby player Ugo Monye, who is partnered with Oti Mabuse, pulled out of last weekend's show due to back injury.

They'll be returning to the dance floor on Saturday and will be trying to impress the judges with their rumba to Leave The Door Open by Silk Sonic.

Peep Show Robert Webb was forced to quit the BBC dance show on doctor's orders over his recovery from having open heart surgery

Robert, who was partnered with Dianne Buswell, made the decision to withdraw from the competition due to ill health.

The pair will miss this weekend's Strictly (PA)

The actor and comedian, who had open heart surgery two years ago, went for an urgent consultation after feeling unwell.

Last weekend actor Greg Wise became the third contestant to be eliminated after he faced Judi in the dreaded dance-off.

Judi and her partner Graziano Di Prima performed their waltz to Hero by Mariah Carey.

This weekend they were set to dance the cha-cha to Physical by Olivia Newton-John.

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