October 20th 2024.
The latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing had fans on the edge of their seats as another celebrity was eliminated from the competition. It was a bittersweet moment as the fourth celebrity had to say goodbye to the ballroom, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable performances.
The DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, followed by Toyah Willcox and Olympian Tom Dean, had already bid farewell to the show. And now, it was time for former footballer Paul Merson to exit the stage. He and his pro partner Karen Hauer gave their all in a dance-off against JLS star JB Gill and Amy Dowden. The two pairs delivered mesmerizing performances, but in the end, all four judges chose to save JB and Amy.
Reflecting on his journey on the show, Paul shared, "It's been really good. For anybody I talk to, I would say you've got to go on this show. It's amazing - everybody. There's a Tottenham fan over there called Lincoln and even he's nice!" He also added, "It's been amazing, honestly, amazing. I loved every minute of it, I've had a great teacher."
Karen, his pro partner, also had nothing but praise for Paul, saying, "Absolutely, you've been a joy. I've never giggled this much. My abs are really tight now. I am so proud of you. Every week you have showed up, you have improved. You're what Strictly is about and I want to thank you for bringing such joy and just showing everyone that it is possible with a little bit of work and lots of giggles."
Saturday night's show saw EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and Olympian Montell Douglas topping the leaderboard with their incredible performances. The Gladiator and her partner Johannes Radebe wowed the judges with their carnival-inspired couple's choice routine, while Jamie and his partner Michelle Tsiakkas impressed with a matador-inspired paso doble.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the contestants. Judge Craig Revel Horwood raised concerns about Pete Wicks and his dance partner Jowita Przystal's rumba routine, calling their lifts "totally illegal." But he also commended the Towie star for his hard work and dedication, giving them a score of 22 points.
Meanwhile, comedian Chris McCausland once again had the nation in tears with his beautiful Waltz to "You'll Never Walk Alone." The emotional performance, dedicated to fans of Liverpool City football club, left the judges and audience in awe.
On Sunday's results show, Nancy Xu and Dianne Buswell took the stage with a stunning paso doble choreographed by Strictly legend Oti Mabuse. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor also graced the stage with a performance of her new single.
With only 11 couples remaining, the competition is getting tougher and the stakes are higher. Next week, the contestants will take on a Halloween special, bringing even more excitement and drama to the dancefloor. Don't miss out on all the action on BBC One and iPlayer. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. We'd love to hear from you!
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