Strictly Come Dancing 2022 RECAP — Fans devastated as celeb favourite brutally dumped in last dance-off ahead of final
STRICTLY fans were left devastated as series favourite Will Mellor was dumped in the last dance-off before next week's final.
Strictly Come Dancing returned on Sunday, having been shifted from its usual slot due to the England v France quarter-final match.
And on Monday, an emotional Will Mellor took on in an explosive dance-off but failed to overcome the challenge, as three of the four judges chose to save popstar Fleur.
Fans were heartbroken to see Will go, as many took to social media to hail the soap star.
One user wrote: "Absolutely gutted my favourites @Mellor76 and @have been voted out in the bbcstrictly #Strictly Semi Final. I've enjoyed their fun Dancing partnership and what a lovely bond they have off the dancefloor too."
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Hamza’s tears as he reaches Strictly final
Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin broke down in tears last night as he discovered he had made it to the final.
The cameraman, 32, paid tribute to his pro partner Jowita Przstal in moving scenes.
He told her: “Jowita, you have been my master throughout this journey showing me where to go, keeping me together.
“I have had such a wonderful time and I just can’t thank you enough. I promise you, you are amazing.”
Shirley Ballas reveals her countryside dream
Strictly icon Shirley Ballas has revealed that one day she dreams of living in the countryside and owning her own farm.
She said: “One day I’d like to get the welly boots on and go on to a farm and clean up the animals – no makeup, welly boots and a big over-Mac.
“People see me on Strictly all glammed up but really deep down inside I love all the activities that people would never expect I would love.
“My daughter-in-law, she would like nothing more than a big farm and lots of animals. She’s very much about nature, very much about the world and saving it.
”She’s just a fantastic human being and I would never say no to living on a farm.”
Final Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special celeb revealed…
TV presenter George Webster from Leeds is the sixth and final celebrity confirmed for the Christmas special.
The 22-year-old recently made history when he became the first presenter on CBeebies with Down Syndrome.
The Mencap ambassador, who will be paired with pro Amy Dowden. said: “I love Strictly and have watched it every year.
“I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special!
“To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so well, she’s so lovely and an amazing dancer. Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor.”
Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton in dress disaster during semi-finals
Strictly’s Helen Skelton had a huge wardrobe malfunction during her semi-final performance – and it was live on air.
Alongside partner Gorka Marquez, the pair performed the Argentine Tango to Here Comes The Rain Again by the Eurythmics.
But it appears that the TV presenter got so into the complex footwork of the dance, that she accidently ripped the hem of her sequin dress.
And it got worse for Helen – there was also a second accidental slit up the back of her blue sequined costume.
After her performance, Tess Daly couldn’t help but draw further attention to the wardrobe disaster as she asked: “Is your dress okay? I know it got caught a little in your heel?”
Strictly star reveals why men don’t chat her up
Molly Rainford has revealed why she thinks men don’t chat her up.
She told the Sun on Sunday: “I haven’t had any racy DMs. I feel like that’s because I’m a CBBC representative. People see that I’m on a kids’ show…
“So not really had much of that. I think people assume that if you’re on a kids show you are a child.”
When is the Strictly final?
This weekend!! Can you believe it?!
Phew, that has really flown by.
Well, the Strictly finals can only mean one thing… it’s Christmas time.
Don’t miss the live finals on Saturday night on BBC1.
Fleur's Fab four
So Fleur is in the final with Hamza, Helen and Molly.
Fleur joked: “Well, it wouldn’t be our journey if we weren’t in the dance-off.”
Are you happy to see Fleur in the final?
Hamza's tears
Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin broke down in tears tonight as he discovered he had made it to the final.
The cameraman, 32, paid tribute to his pro partner Jowita Przstal in moving scenes.
He told her: "Jowita, you have been my master throughout this journey showing me where to go, keeping me together.
"I have had such wonderful time and I just can’t thank you enough. I promise you, you are amazing."
When is the Strictly final?
Next week! Can you believe?!
Phew, that has really flown by.
Well, the Strictly finals can only mean one thing... it's Christmas time.
Don't miss the live finals on Saturday night on BBC1.
Fab four
So Fleur is in the final with Hamza, Helen and Molly.
Fleur joked: "Well, it wouldn't be our journey if we weren't in the dance-off."
'You are everything'
Wow. We weren't ready for this much emotion on a Monday night.
Will and Nancy have got fans all teary-eyed.
*wipes tear*
What a duo.
Fleur's a finalist
Fleur East is through!!
So well deserved, but poor Will.
He went out with a bang, though.
Anton saves Will
Who is going through?
Two votes for Fleur
One to go...
Who will make it to the finals?
Eeeek.
Happy Mondays indeed.
Will was flawless!!
How are the judges going to decide?
Man oh man.