DJ Dev Griffin and partner Dianne Buswell have been booted off this week's Strictly. The judges unanimously got behind Emma Weymouth and her partner professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec after the gripping dance-off.
Team Red Devils @dev_101 and @dbuzz6589 are painting the Ballroom red with this spicy Cha Cha Cha. 🚨🔥 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/SmV8dPlj9A
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 12, 2019
The bookies were also wrong this week with their predictions on elimination resting on Former England footballer Alex Scott, socialite Emma Weymouth and Paralympian Will Bayley
Griffin whose Cha Cha Cha fell short said: "I am absolutely gutted, but learning how to dance, hanging out with Dianne and the other pros and celebs... I've absolutely loved it."
His professional dancing partner, Australian dancer Dianne Buswell said she was "sad" Griffin will not be able to demonstrate more of his "talent". she commended him on how hard he worked: "His work ethic is insane. I see him everywhere practising and I couldn't have asked for a better partner."
"I'm gutted that it's ended now, but thank you so much for being the best."
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
It's the end of the road for Dev and Dianne, but in such a short space of time Team Red Devils have really made their mark on #Strictly. pic.twitter.com/1GTDsvDGzm
Weymouth and Skorjanec jive protected them from elimination with the judges saying their routine was: "stronger, cleaner and focused".
Wow! Wilde Jive moves from @Emmaweymouth1 and @AljazSkorjanec. 🇺🇸 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/B5Gdq5uNcl
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 12, 2019
The night started off better for comedian Chris Ramsey and professional dancer Karen Hauer who were the first to find out they were through, followed by children's BBC star Karim Zeroual with partner Amy Dowden.
😀 @IAmChrisRamsey and @karen_hauer rocket through to #Strictly Week Five. They're safe! pic.twitter.com/3ihGiF7My8
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
Top of the leaderboard and now on top of the world! @kayzer_1 and @dowden_amy are through to Week Five of #Strictly. pic.twitter.com/vUDYiCQDar
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley and partner Johannes Radebe and Footballer David James and Nadiya Bychkova also were relieved to get through without a dance-off
They're tickled pink to be through to next week! Well done @Cath_Tyldesley and @jojo_radebe. 💖 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/0UjAgWRxyi
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
No Dance Off for @jamosfoundation and @NadiyaBychkova tonight, and that reaction says it all! 🤩 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/Pr6LBMcCuL
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
Social media star Saffron Barker and professional dancer AJ Pritchard with Paralympic gold medallist Will Bayley with professional dancer Janette Manrara defying the bookies' prediction.
✨ @SaffronBarker and @Aj11Ace will be back to dance another #Strictly Saturday. They're safe. pic.twitter.com/izkB4eWMBm
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
You've got this champs! @WillBayleytt and @jmanrara are through to Week Five. 👏 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/ucO2heu08h
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
Eastenders Emma Barton and Emmerdale Actor Kelvin Fletcher who got involved in the series after Jamie Laing got injured with partner Oti Mabuse, were not put through the dance-off
Aaaand breathe... You're through to next week @EmmaBarton and @TheAntonDuBeke! #Strictly pic.twitter.com/HUZOaJu4yi
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
*That* Rumba has sent @kelvin_fletcher and @OtiMabuse right through to Week Five! They're safe. #Strictly pic.twitter.com/BsXUfXK0Ro
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
The crowd pleaser, BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell also got through.
.@mikebreakfast and @mrs_katjones' excitement is next level! See you in Week Five. 🥳 #Strictly pic.twitter.com/D3U3LiFKsS
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
Ireland's Got Talent judge Michelle Visage who has swapped sides of the table to partake with her partner Giovanni Pernice in this competition.
THANK YOU! @MichelleVisage and @pernicegiovann1 are sashaying straight through to next week. #Strictly pic.twitter.com/SNpET2f02W
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 13, 2019
12 couples now remain in the competition.
DJ Dev Griffin joins eliminated rower James Cracknell and 80s TV star Anneka Rice.
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two airs on Monday at 6.30pm on BBC Two.
