Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas confirms she is the second pro dancer to leave the show
'She deserves better!'Strictly pro dancer Michelle Tsiakkas has confirmed she is the second pro dancer to leave the hit BBC show this year.
Over the past month, Strictly has remained in the headlines due to the rumoured shake-ups surrounding its cast.
Early reports claimed that Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle were to be dropped. The following day, further rumours suggested Neil Jones and Nancy Xu had been benched.
Elsewhere, it was reported that Nadiya Bychkova, Katya Jones and Karen Hauer could also be at risk. While uncertainty still surrounds many of the dancers, Karen became the first pro dancer to confirm she has chosen to leave.
However, in a fresh new update, Michelle has revealed there is truth to her not returning for the next series…
Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas confirms her exit
In a TikTok shared yesterday (March 23), Michelle can be seen speaking to paparazzi after leaving an event.
The 30-year-old gave one of the photographers a hug, who expressed they were “gutted” over the news. After the pap said it was “shocking” and “heartbreaking,” Michelle remarked: “It is what it is.”
“We’re quitting now that Michelle’s gone,” another photographer said, to which Michelle responded: “Aww.”
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She thanked them for their support before being photographed with her fellow dancing boyfriend, Simone Arena. When asked if he would replace Michelle, he seemed to reject the idea.
One man then said, “he wouldn’t dare,” which Michelle and Simone agreed with.
@thelaughingdonkeysuk Michelle Tsiakkas Seen for the first time since being AXED from Strictly come dancing. But she is back at work giving dance classes at Oti Mabuse studio in London. And her boyfriend was asked if he would do strictly come dancing he’s reply was basically NOT ALLOWED. #strictlycomedancing #michelletsiakkas #fyp #foryoupage❤️❤️ #viral @BBC Strictly ✨ @karen.hauer @Lauren Jaine @Vicky Leyland @Neil Jones @Mark Ballas @Nadiya.Bychkova @nancy_xuxi @Janette Manrara @Oti mabuse @Tasha Amber Ghouri @vito_coppola @Vicky Pattison @Alexis Warr @chyna mills @George Clarke @Lauren Oakley @Kai Widdrington ♬ original sound – THELAUGHINGDONKEYSUK
‘Feel bad for her!’
Following the news, fans have expressed their sadness that Michelle won’t be back.
“I’m so gutted for her. I really liked her and she had way more to give, she barely ever got a partner, the same as Luba and I like them both!” one user wrote.
“She seems so sad. She deserved better,” another person shared.
“She’s so nice! Feel bad for her!!” a third remarked.
“Gutted for her. She’s such a good dancer,” a fourth said.
