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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.

Dancing with the Stars professional Cheryl Burke has revealed that she is dating again - and this time, hoping for input from fans.Exclusive: Cheryl Burke admits Dancing with the Stars could 'take a few notes' from Strictly Come DancingThe dancer is launching a new podcast on iHeartRadio, Burke In The Game, and she shared that "this is the first time I think anyone, including myself, is going to see or hear me be as vulnerable as I have to be".WATCH: DWTS: Cheryl Burke reveals she will be dancing remotely with Cody Rigsby"This is really opening up my life, which I feel like comes natural, but I also have to be okay to open up my heart," Cheryl told People.The podcast will be interactive, and fans can decide when Cheryl decides to date.MORE: Brian Austin Green and Dancing with the Stars' Sharna Burgess expecting their first child togetherMORE: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades Ukraine"They can choose whatever question we ask. It's all about building me up to get me ready to date, and doing the self-work and having them be involved.

Dancing with the Stars professional Cheryl Burke has shared a risque new selfie with fans calling on them to "stay cool" during an unseasonably hot April in Los Angeles.Exclusive: Cheryl Burke admits Dancing with the Stars could 'take a few notes' from Strictly Come DancingThe dancer, who recently split from her husband Matthew Lawrence, posed topless for the snap as she was pampered ahead of an appearance on a podcast panel. "Good hair day.