Who left Strictly Come Dancing last night?

EVERY week Strictly sees another celebrity and their pro partner waltz off the famous dancefloor for the last time.

After doing battle in the dance off, it is then up to the judges to decide which star will leaving the show for good.

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The Strictly Come Dancing judges sent another celebrity home[/caption]

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Paul Merson is the latest celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing[/caption]

Paul Merson became the latest celebrity to leave Strictly, after finding himself in the dance off.

The former footballer was given his marching orders alongside pro partner Karen Hauer.

After his fate was declared by the judges, Paul said: “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! It’s been amazing, honestly, amazing. I loved every minute of it, I’ve had a great teacher.”

Speaking about his pro partner Karen, Paul said: “She’s been amazing, absolutely amazing and I couldn’t wish for a better coach. I’ve loved every minute of it.

“I can dance now –  I’ve won because I can dance, I couldn’t dance before and I can half dance now. It’s a bonus, absolute bonus.” 

Speaking to Paul, Karen then said: “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.” 

The dance off

Paul and Karen found themselves in the dance off against JB Gill and Amy Dowden during the fourth results show of the series.

This meant that both couples had to perform their routines again.

First up was JB and Amy who danced their jive routine to Outkast‘s Hey Ya!.

They were followed by Paul and Karen who performed their Samba to Car Wash by Rose Royce.

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Paul had to face-off against JB Gill in the shock result[/caption]

After both couples had danced for a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts.

All four agreed that JB should stay, therefore sending Paul home.

Last tango

Every week during the results show on a Sunday night, Strictly waves goodbye to another celebrity and their pro partner.

Here’s who has left the BBC One show so far:

• Week five: Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
• Week four: Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
• Week three: Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
• Week two: Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
• Week one: No one

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Waltzing on

The show started with 15 celebrities all in the running to win the famous Glitterball Trophy.

The stars who are left in the competition, and therefore still in with a shot of being crowned champion, are:

• Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
• Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
• JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
• Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
• Pete Wicks and Jowita PrzystaÅ‚
• Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
• Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Å korjanec
• Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
• Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
• Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
• Wynne Evans and Katya Jones

How to watch Strictly

Strictly is on BBC One every weekend on both Saturdays and Sundays.

However, the time the show airs tends to vary week to week.

Fans can watch the next episode on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 6.25pm on BBC One.

This will be followed by the result show on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 7.20pm.