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BBC series Strictly Come Dancing bid farewell to another couple this evening (Sunday, November 24) with just five couples left in the competition. There were some big shocks as two couples
found themselves facing the dance-off with the judging panel sending one pair home. Next week marks musicals week with the couples fighting it out for a place in the grand final.
Saffron Barker and AJ Pritchard have left Strictly Come Dancing after tonight's results show which aired on BBC One at 7.15pm.
Speaking about their departure, Saffron said: “I’ve had the absolute time of my life and it’s all down to him.
"It’s been amazing. I’d like to thank AJ so much, when I look at what I was like on week one I was so embarrassed and shy."
She added: "He’s really taken me out of my shell. Thank you so much for everything.”
Her partner AJ said: “Every single week you’ve approached it with a positive mental attitude and you’ve inspired so many… on your own social media too.
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"As a non-dancer starting from day one I’m not going to lie I was a bit scared… but performing those fantastic dances has been amazing.
"I’ll never ever ever forget that dance. Thank you. The best partner. Thank you. ”
The social media influencer was up against Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden in the dance-off after failing to secure enough votes from the public.
Saffron and AJ performed their Samba routine to Walking On Sunshine by Take Me To Rio Collective, while Karim and Amy did their Contemporary Couples Choice to Drops Of Jupiter by With
Confidence again.
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The judges chose to save Karim with judge Motsi Mabuse saying: “One couple left me no choice, it was a perfect performance and I’m going to save Karim and Amy.”
Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli added: “I want to keep the couple that has proven to be the strongest both technically and artistically.”
Prior to the results show this evening, Saffeon and AJ found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard.
Karim and Amy were actually at the top but their high score failed to save them from potential elimination and just goes to show the public are the ones who really decide who stays and who
goes.
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Both AJ and Saffron will be on Strictly sister show It Takes Two to discuss their exit with host Rylan Clark-Neal.
Tonight's show saw performances from opera singer Andrea Bocelli as well as the winner of this year's The Greatest Dancer.
Week 10 saw some big moments after judge Bruno Tonioli showed off his vocal abilities after he took to the stage to sing.
Viewers were somewhat surprised by the dancing impresario's singing talents as he gave a wonderfully vibrant performance.
The main show saw Alex Scott and Neil Jones getting in quite a tangle after their costumes got caught up with each other.
Host Tess Daly was required to separate the pair as they got feedback from the judging panel.
Next week the show is expected to see the remaining five couples will be performing again for Musicals Week.
Viewers can expect some big show numbers as the series enters the final few rounds before the grand final.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One next Saturday at 7.10pm
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