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Strictly Come Dancing's Zara McDermott has told fans she 'let herself down' after ending up in the dance-off for the second time. The BBC dance contest returned this weekend for its fifth week which saw 11 of the 12 remaining couples take to the ballroom to compete for their spot on the show.

Eddie Kadi's time on Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end as he lost out to reality star Zara McDermott during Sunday's tense dance-off. Following the comedian and actor's performance on Saturday, he and dance partner Karen Hauer performed their routine again - which was a Samba to Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez.

This weekend, Eddie Kadi became the fourth contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing after he faced off Zara McDermott in the dance off. The tense dance off saw both couples performing their routines for a second time.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left irritated after spoilers supposedly revealing the pairing set to leave the competition this week were leaked

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have been bonded by their 'hate' of the same thing, which they expressed following the latest live show. It was another jaw-dropping night in the ballroom as 11 of the 12 remaining couples competed in week five of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been in awe of Angela Rippon for weeks and who can deny her having the best legs in the business following her high-kicking across the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are demanding an 'update' after they expressed concern over one of the show's professional dancers. There was excitement all around on Saturday night (October 21) for Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they arguably pulled off their best dance to date.

Fans of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing are demanding to know 'what is going on?' after they spotted one of the show's stars looking 'visibly upset' live on air. Eagle-eyed viewers jumped to her defence after she was given a grilling by Craig Revel Horwood.

As Strictly Come Dancing enters its fifth week, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, and Motsi Mabuse have returned as regulars on our screens. In 2021, the show's judging panel underwent a major transformation when former professional dancer Anton took the place of Bruno Tonioli, who had been a part of the show since its inception in 2004. While we are all familiar with the judges on screen, here’s a closer look at their love lives off screen.

Adam Thomas has shared an emotional message after being struck down by a mystery illness amid training for week five of Strictly Come Dancing. The actor was over the moon at the weekend when he made it through to another week in the competition following what was described as his best dance to date.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier admitted feeling 'deflated' after mixed reviews from the judges for his performance with partner Dianne Buswell on last Saturday's show. However things appear to be looking up for them - with Dianne saying they are "just so in love" with what's next.

Unfortunately for Jody Cundy CBE, he became the third celebrity to depart the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing. He and his dance partner Jowita Przystal performed their Salsa to Samba de Janeiro by Bellini while Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer performed their American Smooth to Sex Bomb by Tom Jones again.

Adam Thomas has said 'of all the weeks' as he revealed he'd been struck down by a mystery illness. The actor was on cloud nine following his recent stint in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom on Saturday night as he was heaped with praise and even left his brothers in tears on the sidelines.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan has taken aim at the BBC series, as he launched a scathing attack on the show's judges.The 45 year old pro dancer, who is married to Ola Jordan, also a dancer, has said that the reason he's never been asked to join the Strictly judging panel is because he's "not a puppet". Currently, the panel includes head judge Shirley Ballas, dancer Motsi Mabuse, former Strictly pro Anton Du Beke, as well as the notoriously hard-faced Craig Revel Horwood. But James, who left Strictly as a pro dancer in 2013, claims that the judges are "told what to say" by producers - and will often use their scores and comments to influence where stars land on the leaderboard.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has spoken about the moment he landed in the bottom two with Zara McDermott - and how he spurred her on to dance another week. The 26-year-old former Love Island star made it safely through this weekend's show after winning audiences over with her Viennese Waltz. However, her Movie Week Paso Doble landed her in the dance-off the weekend before, with the documentary presenter fighting radio DJ Nikita Kanda for a place in the competition.

Adam Thomas has shared a vow after feeling like he wasn't part of his family's 'dancing trio' until now as he continues to wow on Strictly Come Dancing. The actor was on cloud nine after having his best week on the BBC One dance so far on Saturday night (October 14).

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has broken her silence after viewers made the same observation. Those tuning in to the BBC One dance contest over the weekend couldn't help but notice the professional dancer seeming unimpressed as she returned to the ballroom with comedian Eddie Kadi.

Jody Cundy CBE and Jowita Przystal have become the latest pair to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The couple were axed after Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer were saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said 'bless him' as Jody Cundy became the third celebrity contestant to leave the competition. The athlete, who celebrated his 45th birthday during Saturday’s live show, ended up in the dreaded dance-off with his dance partner Jowita Przystal.

Adam Thomas was, quite rightly, not sure of smiles on Sunday morning following his latest performance in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The actor left his brothers Ryan and Scott in tears on the sidelines as they watched him take on week four of the competition with Luba Mushtuk.

Fans were left stunned by Annabel Croft as she performed an impressive cartwheel during her latest Strictly Come Dancing performance. The former tennis ace was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 14) with her dance partner Johannes Radebe.

Angela Rippon, 79, and Kai Widdrington performed a Rumba to Rise Like A Phoenix by Conchita Wurst for week four of Strictly Come Dancing. The pair wowed the judges with their routine and received a score of 31 for the notoriously difficult dance. Anton du Beke said it was "exactly the sort of rumba I like" while Shirley Ballas said "I am shocked, it is beautiful" and Craig Revel Horwood added: "I absolutely loved it!" Motsi Mabuse told Angela: "I feel like you are just a message for all women out there, saying, 'Don't stop, life is good.'" But it wasn't just the judges who were pleased with the performance as Kai rushed to praise Angela when the music ended.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans considered switching off the latest live show over one judge's actions. Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas were all back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 14).

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left wondering if Tess Daly had suffered a 'wardrobe malfunction' as soon as she appeared in the ballroom. The presenter was back fronting the hit BBC One show on Saturday night (October 14) alongside Claudia Winkleman.

Fans reckon Strictly Come Dancing star Jody Cundy wasn't thrilled with his latest routine as they were left distracted by his latest appearance in the ballroom. The Paralympian bounced back last week to perform during the movie week special following just two days of training.

Karen Hauer, 41, and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Eddie Kadi were hoping to score another 10 from the judges with their American Smooth on Saturday night. However, it wasn't to be as the pair were criticised over the ballroom routine. Shirley Ballas said their performance of Sex Bomb by Sir Tom Jones was a "bit of a dance disaster" but she wanted to be constructive with her criticism as she has been impressed by him.

Proud brother Ryan Thomas was spotted shedding tears in the audience during Adam Thomas's emotional performance on Strictly Come Dancing. Emmerdale star Adam and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk impressed the judges with their stunning waltz to I Wonder Why by Curtis Stigers.The dance saw Adam and Luba taking impressive diagonal strides across the ballroom before finishing with a tender embrace.

We know him best for his brutal critiques on Strictly Come Dancing, but show judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he is about to embark on a new career venture away from the BBC show. The 58 year old dance expert, who has been a judge on the show since its inception in 2004, will soon be stepping back into the spotlight as part of the cast of the The Wizard of Oz! Craig will be stepping into the formidable shoes of The Wicked Witch of The West, during the show’s UK and Ireland tour throughout 2023 and 2024, as part of a memorable new musical adaptation of the L. Frank Baum novel.

Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima's days are numbered in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, according to ex-pro Brendan Cole.The pair are fast approaching Halloween Week after three incrementally improving routines together, but while speaking to Sky Bingo, Brendan, 47, argued that Made in Chelsea star Zara, 26, doesn't quite cut the mustard when it comes to genuine dancing talent. "I'm not expecting much more from Zara McDermott. I'm not expecting a lot because she's not a dancer.

The second celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed following a tense dance-off. All 14 couples took to the dance floor on Saturday, 7 October, as movie week hit the studio, but it went better for some than others.This week, it was time for a new leader on the leader board as TV presenter Angela Scanlon and her partner Carlos Gu scored an impressive 35 out of 40.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Eddie Kadi has been putting his all into learning his dance steps. However, before dance partner Karen Hauer gives him his daily choreography, she insists Eddie completes a daily bootcamp. According to Karen, strong muscles are the basis of good dancing because they lead to better posture.

Strictly Come Dancing is famous for conjuring strong bonds between the professional dancers and their celebrity partners – but in Eddie Kadi’s case, it’s head judge Shirley Ballas who has captured his heart.The comic, 40, who is partnered with Karen Hauer, blew Shirley a kiss during show one and was thrilled to get one back. In show two, Shirley praised Eddie’s “thrust”. Now he says they have a “connection”.

Fans were left fuming on behalf of Nigel Harman as they claimed he was 'stitched up' during week three of Strictly Come Dancing. The Casualty actor was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 7) with his professional dance partner Katya Jones.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell was completely unrecognisable as she showed off her hair transformation for the show. As the dancing extravaganza hit the movies for the first themed week of the series, many of the celebrities and professional dancers swapped their normal looks for ones inspired by hit films.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left 'feeling ill' during the latest spectacular trip to the ballroom as they couldn't help but notice the same thing surrounding Craig Revel Horwood. It was all about the lights, camera and action on Saturday night (October 7) as it was the first big themed show of the series.

Bobby Brazier was supported by rarely-seen brother Freddie at Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing.The EastEnders actor, 20, son of the late Jade Goody, is impressing the judges every week with his boundless enthusiasm and dance skill and is one of the contenders to win the show. This week, 7 October, Bobby danced a samba to Young Hearts Run Free from the film version of Romeo + Juliet with his partner Dianne Buswell, 34, and they scored an impressive 32 for their Movie Week performance.