Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix delivered an emotionally charged performance on Saturday's live show, revealing their world had been shattered by the unexpected death of their mother just months before the competition began.
A Heartbreaking Loss
The drag performer, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, shared the devastating news that his mother, Lynne, passed away unexpectedly in April this year. Speaking in a pre-recorded video segment ahead of his couple's choice routine with professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec, Christopher fought back tears as he described the profound impact of his loss.
"My mum was the same as my dad, equally supportive, she was there at every single show," Christopher revealed. "I lost her in April this year so it's only what 7/8 months. I did a massive West End show in London and she wasn't well and I remember I'd gone from 1500 people clapping and cheering to the next day, just your world's gone."
Family Support During Difficult Times
Christopher's father, Richard, was present in the audience providing emotional support during the emotional broadcast. The performance became particularly poignant when Christopher disclosed he had kept his mother's wedding dress, causing his father to break down in tears in the studio.
The performer had initially shared the tragic news on social media, describing it as "unexpected" and a "complete shock" to the entire family. In his heartfelt post, Christopher wrote: "My darlings, it is with enormous sadness that I share with you some very sad news. On Tuesday I lost my darling Mum, Lynne."
Viewer Reactions and Support
Fans of the show were deeply moved by the raw emotion displayed during the broadcast. Social media platform X saw an outpouring of support for both Christopher and his father.
One viewer wrote: "Not me sobbing what La Voix said on @strictly, resonates with me so much, so true, thank you La Voix." Another commented: "Protect la voix dad omg he's making me cry," while a third echoed: "La voix's dad making me sob and the routine hasn't even started."
The emotional segment highlighted not just the performer's personal grief but also the strong family bonds that have supported Christopher through this challenging period, demonstrating the human stories behind the glittering spectacle of Strictly Come Dancing.
