Strictly results revealed as eliminated star issues apology to pro partner
'I’m so sorry I didn’t get you to Blackpool'
Strictly Come Dancing waved goodbye to another couple tonight, as the results show saw Vicky Pattison and Balvinder Sopal go head-to-head in the dance-off.
Olly Murs and Diversity performed on tonight’s Strictly results show (November 16) before Balvinder and partner Julian Caillon performed their American Smooth again.
Vicky and pro partner Kai Widdrington then performed their Jive to Sound of the Underground by Girls Aloud.
And, sadly for birthday girl Vicky, who turned 38 today, the judges – including this week’s head judge Craig Revel Horwood, who faced backlash on the live show – decided to send her home.
Strictly results: heartbreak for Vicky and Kai
When asked by host Tess Daly about her time on the show, Vicky said: “It was so lovely while it lasted, and I’ve had the nicest time. I knew this week was a difficult one for me, and I tried my hardest as I have every week.
“Listen, I didn’t think I’d get past week one. And I’m really honoured to have shared this experience with so many amazing people. Mostly with this fella [Kai] right here.”
‘I’m so sorry’
Paying further tribute to her partner, she then added: “I don’t want to sound too cheesy but [to Kai] you’ve been the best partner a girl can ask for. I’m so sorry I didn’t get you to Blackpool but I feel like I’ve won just by having you as my partner and I’m so grateful.”
Vicky had previously expressed a desire to dance at Blackpool, where her late grandparents had once danced.
When asked by Tess about their partnership, Kai said: “Oh, goodness me. Where do I start? You [to Vicky] are everything that this series is about. Strong, confident, independent – and all that I can say is, I have loved every single second.
“I’m going to be gutted not coming to Blackpool with you on Monday. But I just want you to know that I feel like I have also won getting you as my partner, and you will live on in Strictly history forever.”
Strictly viewers livid over results
Fans of the show were devastated to see Vicky leave. “Oh wow, I wasn’t expecting that,” said one.
“I believe if La Voix didn’t do her Couple’s Choice last night then she wouldn’t have got through and would’ve gone home instead of Vicky. La Voix has been coasting – especially the last few weeks,” said another.
“Shocked as there’s a few worse dancers left, but I guess the personal stories before the dance gets votes,” another commented.
Blackpool’s next up
Next weekend, the remaining celebrities decamp to Blackpool. There, they will dance in the Tower Ballroom, the original home of ballroom dancing.
The show will also see four former finalists return for a spectacular group dance.
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