Strictly followers have been left “devastated” as one other star was eradicated from the BBC dance competitors. It was revealed that Alex Kingston and Johannes have been within the backside two alongside Balvinder Sopal and Julian.
When it got here to the judges’ resolution, Anton du Beke selected to avoid wasting Alex, whereas Craig selected to avoid wasting Balvinder. Motsi Mabuse additionally saved Balvinder, so it was Shirley Ballas with the ultimate deciding vote. She opted to avoid wasting Balvinder, who will advance to the quarter-finals.
Nevertheless, it was time to say goodbye to Alex and Johannes.
Viewers at house have been left emotional by Alex’s departure from the present. One particular person mentioned on X: “So upset for Alex, my darling angel, however she’s accomplished so properly, and contemplating she’s been injured two weeks in a row, I feel she’s gone out with grace.”
A second additionally mentioned: “You have been robbed, Alex. Gentle years higher in actually each manner and sophistication by means of and thru.” A 3rd mentioned: “Truly devastated. Alex Kingston, the girl that you’re.”
One other mentioned: “Devastated. However I’m simply glad Alex will get to relaxation & get well now. She’s accomplished so properly, what an unbelievable lady she is. 62 years previous and smashed it.”
Regardless of her departure, Alex was nonetheless happy with herself.
She mentioned: “I had by no means in my wildest desires imagined that I’d final this lengthy. It’s been simply probably the most unbelievable journey for me. I really feel fairly happy with myself as a result of I’ve cherished the method, I imply 100%, you possibly can inform by my smile. Everybody all the time says that their dance companion is a good friend for all times, however JoJo actually can be.”
In the meantime, Johannes mentioned: “I’ve by no means grinned as a lot as I’ve in the previous few weeks. Thanks Alex for being a trooper, I’ll maintain on to the recollections. So far as the dancing goes, I feel we’ve achieved what we wished to attain. These recollections are just the start for us, we will say that we’re very a lot a Strictly household.”
The outcomes present featured Myles Smith performing Keep (If You Wanna Dance) accompanied by a efficiency from Kai Widdrington and Karen Hauer, whereas Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepure choreographed a Rumba for the professionals to Grace Carter’s Depraved Recreation.
Strictly Come Dancing continues subsequent Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer.
