Strictly in shock elimination as fan-favourite is axed from BBC dance show after tense dance-off
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left stunned after a fan-favourite celebrity was given the boot tonight.
Week Seven of the long-running series saw nine couples take to the stage – yet two of those were forced to show off their skills a second time in the dance off.
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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer were in the dance off with their Samba and ultimately given the bootCredit: BBC
The judges made a unanimous decisionCredit: PA
Earlier today, a Strictly spoiler leaked the unexpected outcome.
During Saturday’s episode, Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington topped the leaderboard with 39 points.
Meanwhile, La Voix and Aljaz Skorjanec were rooted at the bottom with 29.
And it was drag queen La Voix and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 37, who is partnered with Karen Hauer, 43, who were forced to battle it out.
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Harry – who was slammed for flashing his abs in his Samba yesterday – busted out the routine again, while La Voix, donning a pink wig, undertook the elegant Foxtrot for the second time.
And the judges unanimously decided to save La Voix.
As well as performing in the series, may show fans reckon she is being lined up for the show’s hosting role.
The decision was a shock for some viewers, as Harry scored one more point than La Voix in the live episode.
One fan raged on X: “Don’t understand why judges marked Harry higher on the night but sent him home. It’s a personality contest not a dance contest.”
A second put: “Thought the judges would have saved Harry!
“Close between the two score wise though so could have gone either way. Love them both though.”
A third posted: “Correct bottom 2, wrong person went home.”
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On Saturday, fans jokingly suggested flashing his abs was in Harry’s “contract.”
Recently, the pair showcased the programme’s sexiest ever Rumba and, following their Samba on Saturday, fans called out the fact his abs and bare chest were again on full display.
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Harry donned a summery yellow printed shirt and green trousers for the routine, which saw the pair scoop 30 points.
Yet many fans were more focussed on his ripped figure and one took to X to put: “Is it in Harry’s contract that he has to be abs and pecs out every week?”
Even the show’s Instagram page made fun of the trait and wrote alongside a video of their performance: “Now this choreo is IMPECCABLE.
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“Harry and Karen’s routine is showstopper of a Samba.”
The remarks came after viewers also branded the judge’s favourites to win.
Fans had blasted the Gladiator star for repeatedly flashing his absCredit: BBC
He faced La Voix in the Dance OffCredit: PA
The pair then enjoyed their final danceCredit: BBC
