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Calzaghe admits to missing Strictly

Calzaghe - Misses Strictly Come Dancing
Calzaghe - Misses Strictly Come Dancing

Former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has said he will miss the "make-up, spangles and spray tan" of 'Strictly Come Dancing' after becoming the latest contestant to leave the show.

Speaking at the launch of a special unit at the Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff, run by support charity Latch, Calzaghe spoke about the show.

The boxer, who is an ambassador for the charity, lost out to actress Zoe Lucker and her partner James Jordan when both couples received the least votes and the judges voted for Calzaghe and dance partner Kristina Rihanoff to go.

Meanwhile, Rihanoff has said she is frustrated with the judges' marking.

Speaking on 'It Takes Two' she said: "I think [Joe] has improved so much and to get a four from Craig, it was such a surprise.

"Last week, he said Joe hadn't improved and gave him a three. This week, he said he had improved and gave him four. I don't understand. If someone improves, why don't you give a balanced score. Just to encourage him a little bit more. The judges gave eights and sevens to people who barely moved and forgot their routines on the night."

Calzaghe added: "I wasn't the worst dancer on the night, so I fancied my chances against the bottom couple, but when I saw it was Zoe, 'I knew I was gone'."

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