Lewis Cope was dramatically sent home from Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, despite being one of the highest performing stars
This weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing delivered a result nobody could’ve expected. Emmerdale star Lewis Cope had been a firm favourite throughout the series, having landed several perfect scores.
But in a very unexpected twist, he and his professional dance partner, Katya Jones, found themselves in the bottom two against Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.
Both couples performed their routines again, with Amber and Nikita doing the Charleston to Sit Down You’re Rockin The Boat from Guys and Dolls, while Lewis and Katya danced the Salsa to Dance at the Gym from West Side Story.
While it was shocking that both couples had found themselves in the bottom two, the result was even more shocking. Head judge Shirley Ballas decided to save Amber and Nikita, as did Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke. But it was Motsi Mabuse who had the casting vote this week.
She also decided to save Amber and Nikita, meaning that Lewis and Katya narrowly missed out on a place in next week’s semi-final. If you can’t see the poll, click here.
Shirley’s reaction after Lewis’ performance during the dance off has since gone viral on social media. The star was seen putting her head in her hands on her desk, while Motsi also looked visibly stunned as they were forced to make a difficult decision.
Speaking about his experience on the show, 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.”
Meanwhile, Katya told Lewis that he had created moments on the show which will go down in Strictly history – including being the best male celebrity to have ever participated.
She said: “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.”
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Source: Mirror
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