BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks' five-word message before shock dance-off deals final blow

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Pete Wicks sent a five-word message to fans before it was revealed his time on Strictly Come Dancing had come to an end. The podcast host and reality star was looking for support following his and his dance partner Jowita Przystal's semi-final appearance.

Pete and Jowita performed twice during the penultimate episode of the BBC One dance contest during the latest live show Saturday night (December 7) alongside their four fellow semi-finalists as they all fought for a place in next weekend's grand final.

The pair divided the judges when they performed a foxtrot to Beyond The Sea by Bobby Darin, which earned them a total of 32 points out of a possible 40. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand clear action over professional dancer after 'crime' Craig Revel Horwood described the dance as "robotic" and offered the pair a seven while head judge Shirley Ballas awarded the pair a nine and called Pete "Mr Strictly Come Dancing".

Their second dance was a tango to Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve which Craig said "lacked any Argentine tango technique whatsoever".