Kym Marsh and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima became the tenth dancing duo to be evicted from Strictly Come Dancing in the results show on Saturday.
The actress, 46, narrowly missed out on reaching the semi-finals after going up against Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu in week 11’s dreaded dance-off.
On Saturday’s live show, Kym hit the bottom of the charts after returning to the dance floor after being forced to miss last week’s show due to a positive Covid test.
Farewell! Kym Marsh and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima became the tenth dancing duo to be evicted from Strictly Come Dancing in Saturday’s results show
Kym received glowing feedback from the judges at Musicals Week, but still came out lower than her peers, scoring 34 points – with two nines from Motsi and Shirley.
And after the public vote, Kym and Graziano landed in the bottom two alongside Molly, 22, and performed the Cha Cha to the musical Fame in a bid to stay in the competition.
Former Britain’s Got Talent star Molly and her dance partner Carlos also took to the floor for a second performance of their Charleston to Hot Honey Rag from the musical Chicago.
However, the judges chose Molly and Carlos to advance to the semi-finals after she placed second with 38 points during Friday’s live show.
Suspense: The 46-year-old actress narrowly missed out on the semi-finals after going up against Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu in the dreaded dance-off
Nervous: Kim looked tense ahead of the show where she found out she would have to dance again
After both couples danced a second time, Craig Revel Horwood gave his verdict, sending Molly and Carlos through to next week’s live show.
He said: “It’s always so difficult at this point in the competition because both couples danced brilliantly, I don’t want to see either couple go out.
“I’m really wondering, but the couple I want to save, based on the best dance tonight for me, is Molly and Carlos.”
Mozi Mabuse then gave another shout out to Molly and Carlos, saying: “First, I want to say to both of you that you can be so proud of yourselves. You were both so awesome and amazing. I will base my decision on this dance and save Molly and Carlos.
Sweet: Host Tess Daly then asked Kim if she had any final words and she then gushed over her ‘friend forever’ Graziano, saying she never expected to get this far in the competition
But Anton Du Beke then saved Kim and Graziano, giving head judge Shirley Ballas the deciding vote.
Delivering his verdict, he said: “As you would expect at this time of the competition, the quality of the dancing was amazing, I thought both couples danced brilliantly, but I felt one couple upped their game with a freedom they didn’t ‘None in Friday night and that’s why I’m going to save Kim and Graziano.’
With the deciding vote, head judge Shirley decides to save Molly and Carlos, meaning Kim and Graziano are sent packing.
She said: “Firstly, huge congratulations to both couples. Both couples danced beautifully, it was very difficult to decide. But based on this dance and this dance alone, I will save Molly and Carlos.
Verdict: Craig Revel Horwood and Mozzi Mabuse saved Molly and Carlos, while Anton Du Beke saved Kim and Graziano, with Shirley Ballas sending the former off with her deciding vote
Upset: Molly reacted after being placed in the bottom two again during Saturday night’s show
Host Tess Daly then asked Kim if she had any final words, with the former Hear’Say singer then gushing over her ‘friend forever’ Graziano, saying she never expected to get this far in the competition.
She said: “To be honest, I’ve loved every second I’ve been here. I never thought in a million years that I would reach this stage. I have to say it’s all because of this guy [Graziano] here he is just wonderful and will be my friend forever.
“But what a journey it’s been, this show is just wonderful, it shows you things about yourself that you don’t know, it shows you how tough you can be.
“Everyone, the crew, the celebrities, the pros, the costumes, the make-up, everyone is amazing. I had a good time so thanks.
Exit: In Saturday’s live show, Kym came bottom of the charts after returning to the dance floor after being forced to miss last week’s show due to a positive Covid test
Kym went on to praise her family for their support, saying watching her on the show had kept her dad going after he was hospitalized last week.
She continued: “My dad was so proud and that kind of kept him going. When he was in hospital last week and obviously we weren’t here, all these guys sent him videos and it meant so much. My grandchildren are so proud.
Asked if he had any words for his partner, Graziano said: “I’ll be part of your family forever, I think we became friends from day one.
“I know you learned to dance but I learned so much from you, you are a warrior. You will be in my heart forever, we will be together many times because I know I have found a friend for life.
Results: Kym received glowing feedback from the judges but still ended up scoring lower than her peers, scoring 34 points – with two nines from Motsi and Shirley
Her elimination came after she and her pro partner Graziano Di Prima danced the musical’s fame cha cha on Friday’s live show.
The show has been moved to Friday night from its usual Saturday slot due to the World Cup schedule, while the results show will take place on Saturday night at 5.40pm.
Kym received very positive feedback from the judges, but still ended up at the bottom of the table, scoring 34 points – with two nines from Motsi and Shirley.
Giving his feedback, Craig said: “There’s no room for error in a leotard, you’ve got the body of a 20-year-old! I loved the solo stuff and the hip action he did brilliantly. Mozzi then added: “The sass and energy was there and you came back with a bang!”
Tough: Kim went on to praise her family for their support, saying watching her on the show kept her dad ‘going on’ after he was hospitalized last week
Praise: Of her performance, Anton said: “It was great, you’re a great jazz dancer, your work is so clean and the timing was impeccable.”
Shirley said: “I’m impressed with how much you can move your body and you look great, the part you did on your own was so impressive and you gave it your all, I’m glad you’re back.”
Anton said: “It was great, you are a great jazz dancer, your work is so clean and the timing was impeccable!”
Elsewhere during the packed episode, Helen Skelton and her partner Gorka Marquez topped the charts with Will Mellor and Nancy Xu.
They both scored an impressive 39 points, Helen and Gorka for their couple choice dance and Will and Nancy for their foxtrot.
The remaining five couples will take to the dance floor next week for the semi-final when Strictly Come Dancing airs live on Sunday 10 December at 7.15pm, with the results shown on Monday 11 December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer .
Hey! Elsewhere during the packed episode, Helen Skelton and her partner Gorka Marquez along with Will Mellor and Nancy Xu topped the charts
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