Just days after her departure from Strictly Come Dancing, star La Voix has secured a significant new role.

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The Drag Queen, who made history as the first Drag performer on the main show, had to withdraw from this year’s Strictly season due to an injury, missing Blackpool week.

Last week, she expressed her disappointment on Instagram: “I’m absolutely devastated to be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing. This isn’t the glittering exit I ever imagined, and it breaks my heart to feel like I’m letting people down. My spirit wanted to keep dancing but my foot has other ideas!

“Thank you for every cheer, every vote, and every sparkle of support – it’s meant the world to me. This isn’t the ending I imagined, but I’ll cherish forever.”

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Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix has announced a major new role(Image: PA)

However, La Voix is now celebrating a major career milestone. It was announced earlier today that she will be playing Miss Hannigan in a tour of Annie across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth and Canterbury.

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Strictly stars and fans have shown their support for La Voix, with Amber Davies writing: “HELL YES QUEEN,” reports Chronicle Live.

Layton Williams commented: “Oh this is FAB!” while one fan said: “La Voix is taking over the world and I’m here for it.”

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La Voix has been supported by fans over the career update(Image: PA)

“Absolutely major casting! ! Congratulations,” another added, as someone else simply wrote: “WOW WOW WOW.”

The role has previously been played by the late Paul O’Grady and Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood.

In her statement confirming her departure from Strictly last week, La Voix said: “Darlings, it breaks my heart to say this, but after all week of hoping, healing, and doing everything I possibly could, my injury simply hasn’t improved the way we prayed it would. With the guidance of the medical team and a heavy, heavy heart I have to officially withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing.

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The Drag Queen was devastated to have to withdraw over a foot injury(Image: BBC)

“This show has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. To step onto that iconic dancefloor, to be welcomed so warmly by the judges, the pros, the crew, Tess and Claudia and of course the fabulous audience – it has meant the world to me. My only sadness is that I won’t be able to continue the journey the way I so wished I could.

“What upsets me most is feeling like I’ve let my wonderful partner, Aljaž Škorjanec, down. He has supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me from day one, and I so desperately wanted to keep dancing for him as much as for myself.

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La Voix was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on Strictly(Image: BBC)

“I’m devastated not to be able to continue the adventure with him, but I’m endlessly grateful for everything he’s given me throughout this experience.

“To my fellow contestants – keep sparkling. To everyone who has supported me, voted for me, and sent such kind messages: thank you. Your love has lifted me more than you know.

“This isn’t the ending I imagined, but I’ll cherish every moment I had on that dancefloor.”