December 1st 2024.
Pete Wicks, a popular contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has once again secured a spot for another week on the BBC show. After receiving overwhelming support from the public, Pete expressed his gratitude and made a promise to his fans as he advanced to the semi-final round.
Despite coming in last on the leaderboard, Pete's loyal fan base propelled him to the final five, much to the surprise of the 38-year-old former Towie star. As his name was called out by host Tess Daly, Pete couldn't hold back his emotions and was nearly in tears as his professional partner Jowita Przystał jumped into his arms with excitement.
Taking a moment to thank his fans, Pete shared how much it meant to him to be able to bring Jowita to the semi-finals. He praised her talent and hard work, acknowledging that she truly deserved to be there. The pair's success meant that Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe were eliminated, despite being favored to win the competition.
Speaking to co-host Claudia Winkleman, Pete admitted that he was speechless and humbled by the overwhelming support he had received. He joked that perhaps his fans were playing a cruel joke on him by advancing him so far in the competition, especially with the daunting challenge of performing two dances next week. However, he genuinely expressed his gratitude and promised to give his all in the upcoming performances.
After the elimination episode aired, Pete took to Instagram to share his thoughts with his followers. He confessed that he was struggling to find the right words to express his gratitude and was overwhelmed by the support he had received over the past three months. He also acknowledged that there were times when he didn't feel like he deserved the support, but his fans' belief in him had been incredible.
Pete's support system extended beyond his fans, with his professional partner Jowita and close friend Zara McDermott also expressing their love and admiration for him. Jowita promised to create two beautiful dances with him in the upcoming week, while Zara praised his courage and improvement each week.
Despite being the bookies' favorite to leave the competition, statistics showed that Pete's style of dance, the Waltz, had a high success rate in previous eliminations. This gave him a sense of safety, even though he had to perform two full dances for the first time in the upcoming week.
As the competition continues, Pete vows to give it his all and make his fans proud. The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday, December 7th, at 6:30 pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with the results show following on Sunday at 7:20 pm. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can share them with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing, calling, or visiting their website.
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