Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse will miss this weekend's show, with Cynthia Erivo confirmed to be returning as a guest judge.
Earlier today (November 26), Motsi shared on Instagram that she was told by NHS Test and Trace she had been in close contact with somebody who tested positive for COVID-19.
She explained that she isn't exempt from the need to self-isolate, despite being double-jabbed and testing negative, as she wasn't vaccinated in the UK.
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Meanwhile, a BBC spokesperson confirmed that Motsi is expected to be back in the studio the following weekend.
"We can confirm Motsi Mabuse will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend," BBC's statement reads. "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."
Motsi said in her Instagram post: "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 2021 to 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 you my love. Keep dancing. Until then, lots of love and stay safe xx."
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This will be the second weekend with Cynthia as guest judge, after taking Craig Revel Horwood's slot during Musicals Week.
Craig had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time, but is back this weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 airs on Saturday nights on BBC One, with results shows every Sunday. Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights at 6.30pm on BBC Two.
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