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Strictly stars will now have to miss out on the final if they catch Covid.
The couples were told ahead of the quarter final on Saturday that they would not be allowed a 'bye week' going into the final weeks.
A 'bye week' sees contestant be allowed a week off if they are ill or have an injury, which this year saw Tom Fletcher, Judi Love and Ugo Monye utilise.
Bye! Strictly stars will now have to miss out on the final if they catch Covid. The couples were told ahead of the show on Saturday that they would not be allowed a 'bye week' from now on
The cut-throat rule comes as viewers fears have been mounting about the show being cancelled due to the new variant.
TV insiders told The Sun that the celebrities have been missing out on parties with showbusiness pals.
They said: 'Everyone was social distancing before. Now they’re being extra careful.'
Saturday's show saw two couples make blunders on their lifts during their routines.
Oh no: The cut-throat rule comes as viewers fears have been mounting about the show being cancelled due to the new variant.
AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington fumbled the end lift of their routine, as John Whaite almost dropped Johannes Rabede.
John and Johanne had started off well performing an energetic routine to We Are Family by Sister Sledge, but thing's went slightly pear-shaped as pro dancer Johannes offered John his
