Sunday 27 November 2022 12:23 AM Strictly Come Dancing is 'hit with a wave of Covid amongst crew' after Kym ... trends now

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly been hit with a wave of Covid-19 this week, with many of the crew beat down with the extrememely contagious virus.

It's thought that the outbreak has seen seven crew and production members tests positive, leaving producers scrambling to ensure the dancing competitionstill runs smoothly.

And it comes as contestant Kym Marsh was the first to test positive, meaning the Coronation Street actress, 46, and her dance partner Graziano Di Prima, 28, were forced to sit out of the competition this weekend. 

According to The Sun, the show is hoping to resume it's normal service next week, after adjusting to the Covid vancancies.

A source allegedly told the publication: 'Obviously it's a real blow to have Kym knocked out this week. And then the crew members starting falling sick too.'

Continuing that the bosses were 'praying' no one else came down with Covid, the insider added that while the celebrities are the main event, losing production members can also have a massive impact.

'Stictly runs as a well-oiled machine, but it is only able to do that because of the crew, who have to be on their A-game for pretty much the whole series,' added the source.

MailOnline has contacted Strictly Come Dancing representatives for comment. 

Earlier this week, a Strictly spokesperson confirmed that Kym would be sitting out this week as a result of the virus.

They told MailOnline: 'Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. 

'Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.'

And the announcement came just two weeks after Kym admitted she nearly quit the show after suffering a crippling panic attack just hours before the live show. 

The television star was said to have burst into tears before she was consoled by twinkle-toed star Graziano ahead of a live show that aired last month.

Former Coronation Street actress Kym, who is said to have contemplated quitting the contest due to her overwhelming anxiety, told The Sun: 'It just came over me, almost out of nowhere, and I couldn’t carry on.'

It is claimed Kym struggled to continue dancing, prompting producers to comfort her as she calmed down, and hours later she took to the floor again during the live show and completed her dance. 

Former Hear'Say singer Kym added: 'I’ve always suffered from panic attacks. It’s something I don’t mind talking about because I know it can affect anyone at any time.

'Sometimes it has been ages (since an attack) and then suddenly one just hits.

'Everyone thinks that because you’re on the telly you must be amazingly confident, but the truth is that I’m not always and this is how that comes out.'