STRICTLY’S La Voix has landed a huge new job despite crashing out of the show with a nasty injury.
The drag star, 45, announced her departure from the popular BBC One show last week, tearing up on Sunday’s episode after confirming her “magical journey” had come to an end.
La Voix was emotional during Sunday’s episode of Strictly, where she appeared for her final interview following her departureCredit: BBC
The star said her injury did not provide the “glittering exit” she imaginedCredit: PA
But despite the set back, La Voix, who found fame on Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, has already lined up her next job, taking on a leading role in an upcoming stage production.
The star will appear as Miss Hannigan in Annie: The Musical tour, which will kick off at the New Wimbledon Theatre in May next year.
La Voix, who appears in promotional posters for the popular family play, takes on the role previously played by the late great Paul O’Grady, along with Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood.
The drag act’s appearance was announced by theatre news platform What’s On Stage, who broke the news on Instagram.
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In a post featuring a snap of the popular star, they wrote: “LA VOIX IS HEADING DOWN EASY STREET!
“Lead casting has been revealed for the upcoming tour of Annie – head to the link in our bio for more details!”
Celeb pals quickly rallied in support of La Voix, who appeared devastated last weekend as she discussed her exit from Strictly.
Loose Women‘s Denise Welch commented: “You’ll be fantastic!!!!”.
While singer Gareth Gates wrote: “Perfect casting”.
Fans also threw their support behind the performer, with the move described as the perfect next step for the Strictly star.
One wrote: “This is so perfect omg”.
While another chimed: “This feels correct!!.
On Sunday, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star appeared on the Blackpool special for a final goodbye to the series, after Tess announced on Saturday that she would no longer be able to perform.
Due to her withdrawl, it was later announced that no stars would be eliminated, with everyone getting a pass through to next week and votes rolling over.
But the star hasn’t taken the knock back lying down, as her next career move was announced as a leading role in Annie: The MusicalCredit: X
However, with Sunday’s show still going ahead as planned, La Voix joined dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec for a chat with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman instead of the normal dance-off.
Wearing a deep purple gown and her signature red wig, La Voix – real name Christopher Dennis – fought back tears as she spoke about her time on the show.
Being comforted by Aljaz, who had a supportive arm around her, the drag queen said: “This has been the most extraordinary experience of my entire life, it really has.”
Sharing her signature comedic timing, La Voix added: “I’ve come into this show as a minority… as a redhead… you’ve just all embraced me wonderfully.
“I just I cannot thank you enough for just this most magical, magical journey has been amazing,”
Speaking to Aljaz about his experience training the star, he said: “La Voix had everyone in stitches on a Saturday and Sunday night, but I was in stitches seven days a week.
“You know, we always say ‘I’ve made a friend for life’ on Strictly, but I’ve been lucky this year, because I feel like I made two friends for life.
“On Saturday and Sundays, we all laughed with La Voix, but from Monday to Thursday and Friday, I had the best time with Chris, and genuinely, I haven’t done a single crunch in the last four months, but I got my six pack back, which is amazing!”
As La Voix teared up, Aljaz continued said: “I feel like the world needs more of you, and I think Strictly needed it. And you made my life just a joy for the last weeks, and I’m gonna miss going to rehearsals, I’m gonna miss dancing with you, I’m gonna miss creating with you and you are so brilliant at what you do.”
La Voix will make her first appearance in the iconic musical on May 23 at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
She will also appear in additional dates across the UK including Birmingham, Manchester and Plymouth.
The star announced her devastation as she was forced to pull out of the show last week with a nasty foot injuryCredit: BBC
Her stylish ankle boot was on full display as she attended Strictly’s Blackpool wrap partyCredit: Splash
