Kai Widdrington ill, won't dance Strictly Saturday; Aljaž Škorjanec to partner Delta Goodrem
Strictly Come Dancing said on Friday that Kai Widdrington is unable to dance in Saturday's live show because of illness. Aljaž Škorjanec will dance the Argentine Tango with Delta Goodrem in his place.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington will not perform in this weekend's live show because of illness, the programme announced on Friday 13 November. Digital SpyN “Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington will not be performing in this weekend's live show, it has been announced.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily MailR “has been forced to pull out of Saturday's show due to illness, it has been confirmed on Friday night.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Mixed · 2Fellow professional Aljaž Škorjanec will step in to dance the Argentine Tango with Widdrington's partner, the Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Daily MailR “had been due to take to the floor with partner Delta Goodrem, 42, for their Argentine Tango, but Kai will now be replaced by fellow dancer Aljaž Škorjanec.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Digital SpyN “Aljaz will step in to dance the Argentine Tango with Delta.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Mixed · 2The show's statement read: "Due to illness, Kai is unable to dance on tomorrow night's show", and added that it was sending Widdrington "all our love" and hoped he would feel better soon. The Daily Mail says it was shared on Strictly's Instagram page. Digital SpyN “"Due to illness, Kai is unable to dance on tomorrow night's show.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily MailR “A statement shared to Strictly's Instagram page read:” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Mixed · 2Head judge Shirley Ballas commented "@kaiwidd hugs get well soon" with a heart emoji, and the Daily Mail reports many fans also wished him well. Digital SpyN “head judge Shirley Ballas said: "@kaiwidd hugs get well soon", alongside a heart emoji” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily MailR “The post was met with a plethora of comments wishing Kai well” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Centre · 1Digital Spy says Škorjanec will partner Goodrem for one week only, while she competes for a spot in the Blackpool special. Digital SpyN “who'll team up with Delta for one week only as she competes for a spot in the Blackpool special.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail says that, in line with the show's rules, the pair will have been given a bye through to next week. That sits oddly with the report that Škorjanec will dance with Goodrem on Saturday, and neither outlet explains it. Daily MailR “In line with the rules of the show, the pair will have been given a bye through to next week.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Mixed · 2This is the second disruption for the pair this series. Goodrem injured a rib after the week-three show, in which she danced a Salsa and stayed top of the leaderboard for a second week. She was taken to hospital, and doctors ordered her to rest. She and Widdrington then skipped Week Four, Icons Week. Daily MailR “The Sydney-born star managed to perform a Salsa during week three of the competition, keeping her top of the leaderboard for the second consecutive week.”“Kai's illness follows Delta's previous rib injury which forced the duo to miss out on Icons Week.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Digital SpyN “who herself had to miss a week earlier in the series due to an injury.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Mixed · 2Digital Spy adds that Goodrem released a new single, 'Telescope', on Friday. Widdrington is 31 and Goodrem is 42, according to the Daily Mail. Digital SpyN “It's been a busy week for Delta, who also released a new single, 'Telescope', today.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Daily MailR “The professional dancer, 31, had been due to take to the floor with partner Delta Goodrem, 42” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Short breaking item led by the announcement and the stand-in, with a sympathetic 'Get well soon' tone.
- Emphasis
- The replacement, the statement, and Goodrem's Blackpool hopes and new single.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Goodrem's rib injury is only mentioned briefly, and the Mail's bye claim is absent.
- Charged language
- “OUT”
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“Get well soon, Kai!” — Digital Spy
“More to follow.” — Digital Spy
Right2 outlets
- Framing
- Fuller report that places the illness within the pair's run of bad luck this series, with fan reactions.
- Emphasis
- Goodrem's earlier rib injury and hospital visit, ages of the dancers, and fan comments.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Blackpool special or Goodrem's new single.
- Charged language
- “forced to pull out”“going through the trenches”“rollercoaster”
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“'Poor Delta (and Kai) going through the trenches this series.'” — Daily Mail
“weeks after Delta Goodrem's rib injury” — Daily Mail
What every side reports
- Widdrington is out of Saturday's show due to illness.
- Aljaž Škorjanec replaces him to dance the Argentine Tango with Delta Goodrem.
- Goodrem missed an earlier week of the series because of an injury.
- Shirley Ballas wished Widdrington well in a comment.
Where accounts differ
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What the change means for Goodrem's progress
- Centre
- Digital Spy says Škorjanec partners her for one week only as she competes for a Blackpool special place.
- Right
- The Daily Mail says the pair will have been given a bye through to next week under the show's rules, while also saying Škorjanec will dance with her.
Strictly Come Dancing other
The programme says Widdrington is unable to dance due to illness, that Škorjanec will step in, and that it is sending Widdrington its love.
“We're sending Kai all our love and hope he feels better very soon.” — Digital Spy
Kai Widdrington person
Widdrington is reported as ill and unable to dance. He is not quoted, and Shirley Ballas wished him well in a comment on his Instagram.
“head judge Shirley Ballas leading the charge as she wrote: '@kaiwidd hugs get well soon” — Daily Mail
Delta Goodrem person
Goodrem is not quoted. She is reported as dancing the Argentine Tango with Škorjanec, after missing an earlier week with a rib injury.
“Doctors ordered Delta to rest, as well as sleep upright to aid her recovery.” — Daily Mail
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre2 articles
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Sympathetic Brief announcement piece focused on the stand-in partner and a get-well message.
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Right2 articles
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Sympathetic Longer report that sets the illness against Goodrem's earlier injury and uses fan comments to portray a difficult series.
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- 13 Nov 18:42 First Digital SpyN Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington OUT of this weekend's show - here's who's dancing with Delta Goodrem
- 13 Nov 19:01 +19m Daily MailR Strictly's Kai Widdrington forced to pull out of Saturday's show due to illness and is replaced by Aljaž Škorjanec - weeks after Delta Goodrem's rib injury
- 13 Nov 19:06 +25m Evening StandardN Delta Goodrem forced into Strictly Come Dancing partner swap
- 13 Nov 19:23 +41m Daily ExpressR Strictly's Kai Widdrington replacement revealed as pro set to miss live show
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.
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