Actor Adam Thomas is the sixth celebrity to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing after he faced newsreader and author Angela Rippon in the dance off.
Both couples performed their routines from Saturday night's show again, with Rippon and her dance partner Kai Widdrington reprising their waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole.
Thomas and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk performed their rumba to Dancing On My Own by Callum Scott, in a bid to impress the judges and remain in the competition.
The verdict was unanimous, with all four judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas - deciding to save Rippon.
Craig Revel Horwood said, "It's a tough one actually because I think both couples have improved in the dance off and I really like both couples, so I’m going to have to make a decision on technique alone and on that decision, I would like to save Angela and Kai."
Anton Du Beke said, "This is the closest dance off we’ve had in the series so far, it’s been easy so far but this has been the most difficult. Obviously very different styles of dance, but danced them very well, but with the content and clarity of the technique I’m going to have to save Angela and Kai."
When asked by presenter Tess Daly about his time on the show, Thomas said: "Seven incredible weeks, what a journey it’s been.
"I honestly thought I was leaving in week two and the fact that I’ve got this far I’m so proud of myself, I’ve had an amazing time from start to finish. I came here to learn how to dance and I’ve learned so much more about myself."
He continued, "The confidence and self-belief I now have in myself, it’s out of this world. I have to thank all these guys up here - what a bunch to be on this journey with. I’m just very, very lucky!
"I know my kids are at home now probably crying, it’s okay – Daddy's okay! I just wanted to teach my kids that it’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about taking part and doing your best.
"[To Luba] I just want to say thank you to this one and I’m sorry, I wanted to get us to Blackpool!"
The results show opened with a professional dancer routine, choreographed by Strictly alumna, Oti Mabuse, and a performance from Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson singing On My Love in the ballroom.
Eight couples remain in the competition, which will continue on Saturday 11 November at 6.05pm on BBC One.
Irish radio and TV presenter Angela Scanlon remains in the competition. Click here to read more about her thoughts on her time on the show so far.
