WALTZING OFF
Who left Strictly Come Dancing last night?
Find out what the booted off star had to say about being axed
EVERY week Strictly says goodbye to another celebrity and their pro partner, as they waltz off the show for good.
After taking part in the dreaded dance off, it is then up to the judges to vote for who will be axed next.
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Pete Wicks became the latest celebrity to leave Strictly, after finding himself in the dance off.
The former Towie star was given his marching orders alongside pro partner Jowita Przystał.
After his fate was declared by the judges, Pete said: "It’s been wild.
“I’ve been quite honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I am so, so glad that I did it.
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“You don’t always have to be the best, but if you enjoy something then why shouldn’t you have a go at it?
“I’ve tried my best from day one, I said I was in for a penny, in for a pound and I’ve done it, it’s been beautiful.”
His pro partner Jowita also praised her partnership with the reality star.
She said: “I just want to say thank you, thank you for the trust you have given me since day one.
“I know it wasn’t easy, but with your hard work, your commitment and your heart, which is the most amazing thing, you were winning every week.
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“For me, every dance was special… even the Cha Cha in Blackpool! Remember on day one you said ‘I’m not going to stay long in this competition because I cannot dance’ but now I can say to you: ‘Yes you can.'"
The dance-off
Pete and Jowita found themselves in the dance-off with long-standing favourites Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec.
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Both had to re-dance their routines again, so the judges could decide who to send home.
The judges then unanimously decided to save Tasha and Aljaž.
Last tango
Every week during the results show on a Sunday night, Strictly waves goodbye to another celebrity and their pro partner.
Here's who has left the BBC One show so far:
- Semi-final: Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
- Week eleven: Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
- Week ten: Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
- Week nine: Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
- Week eight: Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
- Week seven: Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
- Week six: Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
- Week five: Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
- Week four: Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
- Week three: Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
- Week two: Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
- Week one: No one
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Waltzing on
The show started with 15 celebrities all in the running to win the famous Glitterball Trophy.
The stars who are left in the competition, and therefore still in with a shot of being crowned champion, are:
- Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
- JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
- Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
- Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
How to watch Strictly
Strictly is now coming to an end, with just one episode of the Strictly 2024 series.
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Fans can watch the big final on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 7pm on BBC One.
If you miss it, it will also be available on the BBC iPlayer after its aired.
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