Richie Anderson has become the latest celebrity to be given the boot from Strictly Come Dancing.The 34-year-old star was paired up with 2021 winner Giovanni Pernice but they were sent home from the competition over the weekend.They lost out in the dreaded dance-off to X Factor's Fleur East and her professional partner Vito Coppola.READ MORE: Richie Anderson confirmed as second star to leave Strictly Come DancingThe bubbly presenter previously explained to the Mirror that he also opted for a same sex coupling on Strictly to celebrate his 10th anniversary with his partner and the 50th Pride.According to Richie, BBC bosses actually gave him the option to dance with either a woman or a man, which led to a discussion with his partner of ten years, Dean Eagles.He set an example by bravely coming out as gay to his football teammates on national television five years ago.He was formerly a Sunday League footballer who played for Coombs Wood F.C.After a match in 2018, Richie made the bold decision to come out to his teammates as part of a documentary for BBC's The One Show, which highlighted homophobia in the sport.Speaking to his teammates on camera, the radio presenter said: "One of the big issues we've looked at this week, erm, it's really close to my heart, is homophobia in football."The reason why that means a lot to me is – I'm a gay footballer.
So I just wanted to be open and honest with you lot. It's just been class.Richie continued: 'This is really hard for me to do..." before his teammates broke into applause."So relieved," he admitted afterwards. "So, so relieved.
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