Lewis Cope supported as he admits Strictly ‘changed him’ in lengthy ‘sad’ statement
Lewis shockingly left the show at the weekendStrictly Come Dancing shocked fans at the weekend as Lewis Cope became the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the show.
It’s fast-approaching the semi-final of Strictly. But in a shock that nobody saw coming, Lewis Cope won’t be there.
Last weekend, he faced the dance-off alongside Amber Davies. And the judges unanimously saved Amber. And while the exit caused shocks both on Strictly and with fans of the show, Lewis has now spoken out about his time on the show.
Lewis Cope breaks silence on Strictly exit
Taking to Instagram this morning (December 9) Lewis penned a tribute to the show. And admitted it has changed his life, while also gushing about his pro-partner Katya Jones – who got emotional on It Takes Two last night.
He wrote: “Katya Jones, you are my hero mush. You are the most extraordinary, strong, bold, funny, intelligent, caring, fun, beautiful, hard working, talented, honest, special and courageous human.
“From the moment I met you I knew something special was going to happen. We clicked, the energy aligned, out values connected and we knew we were going to give this our best shot. You handled this unknown experience for me with grace and kindness and it has created the most beautiful, heartwarming memories.”
Lewis continued: “We didn’t stop laughing and singing for 12 weeks. We really did give it everything! I am so proud of us and I wouldn’t change a thing. Your strengths rubbed off on me and we were a solid team. We always had each others back.
“You taught me how to embrace new emotions I was scared to, brought me out of my shell and have ultimately changed me. I didn’t just fall in with dance, I fell in love with life again.”
Lewis went on to thank everyone who had voted for him along his Strictly journey that will “stick” with him forever.
The star went on to praise his girlfriend, Rachel Lopez, for being there for him every step of the way.
He wrote: “I know this experience has been tough but you have been there every step of the way with love. You are a diamond. I love you so much!”
Lewis proceeded to thank the show for “changing” his life. However, he admitted he was “sad” that it was over.
Fans and co-stars support him
Immediately, Strictly fans and co-stars rushed to send Lewis Cope their love, all still shocked that he is no longer on the show.
Pro-dancer Vito Coppola penned: “You two have been a gem. What you created on the dance-floor was just incredible and unique. Loved your paring since day one.”
Semi-finalist Julian Caillon shared: “You guys created a magic, and were stunning to watch together.”
Harry Aikens-Aryeetey, who was eliminated earlier in the show, commented: “You will go down in Strictly history mate. The best there was.”
Meanwhile, one heartbroken fan commented: “I loved watching you two every Saturday deliver the best routines. You absolutely smashed it and should be so proud of yourself. This is just the beginning for you.”
The shock elimination truly shows us that we really can not predict how the show is going to go!
