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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 RECAP — Fans devastated as celeb favourite brutally dumped in last dance-off ahead of final

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STRICTLY fans were left devastated as series favourite Will Mellor was dumped in the last dance-off before next week's final.

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."

Read our Strictly 2022 live blog for the latest news and gossip...

  • Fancy Fleur

    Did you see her kill it on the dance-floor for her bottom 2 dance?

    Will and Nancy, over to you.

  • Mellow Mellor

    Do you see how down in the dumps Will is to be in the bottom two?

    He's up against Fleur. Both of them doing their best dances.

    Wow. This will be tough.

  • The last person in the final is....

    Helen!

    The TV queen herself is through to the final with Hamza and Molly.

    Boom!

  • Hamza's in the Strictly final

    *screams*

    Everyone has bagged their spot on the sofa for next week's final.

    It's going to be fire!

  • Simply the best

    Hamza gets us every time.

    Especially after that emosh Lewis Capaldi ballad too.

    *passes the tissues*

  • Carlos' tears

    Awww, do you see the new pro sob on screen?

    Looks like he wants to win sooooo bad.

  • 'Freedom will be your friend'

    No wonder Anton won the NTA for best TV judge.

    Did you hear his advice for Fleur in the dance-off?

    'Freedom will be your friend.' Now that should be on a t-shirt.

  • Noooo way

    Another dance-off for Fleur.

    Give her a break.

    Fans are fuuuuming.

  • Hamza's through

    And breathe!

    All is well. The big man has made it to the finals.

    Wooooop.

  • Good golly, Molly!

    Did you see her jump in the air when she got through to the finals?

  • Final countdown

    The results are in!!

    Whose it going to be?

  • Keeeep dancing

    Strictly fans are so nervous for tonight's show.

    One said: "No tactical voting tonight."

  • Lew, knew?

    Strictly fans are in for a treat tonight.

    Look who's lighting up the dance-floor.

    The fabulously charismatic Lewis Capaldi... and it looks like he's worked his charms on

  • What time is Strictly on tonight?

    This is your 10 minute klaxon!

    All the action from the results show kicks off at 8.15pm.

  • 'Fix claims'

    Did you hear, fans were less than impressed with how things went on the show last night.

    They took to Twitter to accuse the show of being "fixed" after the judges' scoring in the semi-final.

    Some claimed the judges are desperate to see Fleur EastHamza Yassin and Molly Rainford make it to the final show.

  • What time is Strictly on tonight?

    Just half an hour to go!

    All the action from the results show kicks off at 8.15pm.

  • Hamz off

    Strictly fans are threatening to riot if Hamza doesn't get to the finals.

    His fanbase is insane.

  • Who will leave Strictly tonight?

    Fans all have the same dilema.

    When the competition is this strong, they don't know who to chose.

    Let's hope no-one great tan-gos tonight.

  • Cha cha drama

    Last night fans accused the show of being "fixed" after the judges' scoring in the semi-final.

    Some claimed the judges are desperate to see Fleur EastHamza Yassin and Molly Rainford make it to the final show.

  • Spoil sports

    Strictly fans are furious after the series finalists were leaked by a spoiler site.

    Four remaining couples competing for the prestigious Glitterball trophy next week were shared hours before tonight's results show.

  • 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.

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