Who left Strictly tonight as Balvinder Sopal avoids results show dance-off?
Amber and Nikita and Lewis and Katya were forced to dance again
Balvinder Sopal is through to the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing, after avoiding the dance-off tonight (December 7) – but who left the BBC dance show?
Airing a little later than usual, the results show saw Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin and Lewis Cope and Katya Jones forced to dance again.
But who left Strictly Come Dancing tonight?
Strictly Come Dancing tonight – who left the show?
Tonight’s Strictly saw Amber and Lewis land in the bottom two. After fighting her way through five dance-offs, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal sailed through to the semi-finals thanks to the public vote and her gorgeous Viennese Waltz.
After both couples had danced for a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts. And, after a Charleston from Amber and a Salsa from Lewis, the decision was unanimous – Amber was saved and Lewis was sent home.
‘You’ve created moments for the Strictly history books’
Speaking to host Tess Daly, Lewis said: “It’s been more than I could have ever wished for. If someone would have said that I’d have done 11 weeks on the show at the beginning, I’d have been over the moon and snap their hand off.
“So, thank you to the full show, to everyone for having a space where people can be themselves, grow, learn, express themselves. It’s been incredible and a memory that I’ll have for the rest of my life.
“And [to Katya] I think it’s all down to you. You’ve literally given me absolutely everything I could wish for as a friend, as a teacher, and yeah, I couldn’t imagine it with anybody else. So, thank you very much.”
Katya responded: “I think you have created so many moments for Strictly Come Dancing that will be in the history books and you will be remembered as one of, if not, the best male celebrity we’ve ever had on the show.
“But also you will be remembered for being an incredible person you are. Kind and genuine people still exist. What a gentleman you are, so humble and so kind. And I’m so glad that we had a chance to see you and showcase your talent and what a beautiful person you are to the world. Thank you.”
Viewers react
Strictly fans were “gobsmacked” by the results. “One of the biggest shocks in Strictly’s 21-year history. I am gobsmacked!!” said one.
“This is a joke,” said another. “Strictly used to be a dancing competition, but the best dancer hasn’t won since Jay McGuiness in 2015 and this is the biggest robbery in Strictly history for me. I’ve watched every ep of every series of this show but I’m done for this series. Devastated honestly,” said another.
“Wildest dance-off in the history of dance-offs,” said another.
Strictly semi-final airs next weekend
The remaining four couples – Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, George Clarke and Alexis Warr and Amber and Nikita – are through to next weekend’s semi-final. Each couple will perform two new routines.
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