Following the Strictly results show tonight (October 19), it was former England rugby player Chris Robshaw who was the third famous face to be voted off the show.
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and partner Julian Caillon went up against Chris and Nadiya Bychkova in the dance-off.
Who left Strictly tonight? Chris Robshaw is third celebrity to leave BBC show
Speaking about his time on the show, Robshaw said: “I’ve loved it, I’ve had an amazing partner, for me, coming onto this journey, I had no confidence.
“To be told I had world-class qualities on the dancefloor today, even though we have to go home, that’s amazing to hear, so thank you very much. It’s given me such confidence.”
The dance-off saw both couples perform their Saturday routines (October 18) again, with Bychkova and Robshaw performing their salsa to Maria by Ricky Martin, and Sopal and Caillon reprising their paso doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo Y Gabriela.
Sopal found herself in the dance off following the public vote despite earning a score of 28, meanwhile, drag artist La Voix and their partner Aljaz Skorjanec, scored just 14 and avoided the dance off completely.
It was a close vote from the judges, with Motsi Mabuse opting to save Sopal, while Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke voted to save Robshaw.
However, Craig Revel Horwood was the judge with this week’s casting vote, and he opted to save Sopal.
After the dance-off, Robshaw said: “To my partner Nadiya, I’m sorry. But it’s been an amazing journey, she’s been a brilliant teacher, I’ve developed so much, and it’s been a great ride – so thank you.”
Bychkova said she had enjoyed “wonderful weeks” with Robshaw, and added that she had seen the qualities that made him captain of the England rugby team.
She added: “To watch you (go) from a non-dancer and non-performer (to then) blossom, improve and develop.
“On Friday night when we were here rehearsing, you told me that you couldn’t wait to perform on Saturday and that’s the best confirmation that you have got that feeling and that love for dance – and that means the world.
“Sometimes on this show you win by getting a glitterball, but I feel this year I won just getting you as my partner. So, thank you so much.”
Sunday’s results show also featured a musical performance of Been A Minute by former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, accompanied by a routine from Strictly’s professional dancers Michelle Tsiakkas, Luba Mushtuk, Nancy Xu, Jowita Przystal, Gorka Marquez, and Neil Jones.
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The first celebrity eliminated was Thomas Skinner, who was partnered with Amy Dowden.
TV star Ross King was the second celebrity out, who was dancing with Jowita Przystał.
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Tonight’s results show (October 19) also featured a trailer for Icons Week, which showed each celeb lip syncing to a quote from the musical icon they will be performing as next weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, October 25, at 6.20pm, with the results show on Sunday, October 26, at 7.15pm.
