Fleur East has admitted that she is “so so sad” after the elimination of pal Richie Anderson following their tense dance-off.The former X Factor contestant and professional dancer Vito Coppola found themselves in the bottom two on Saturday despite falling into the middle of the leaderboard during movie week on Strictly Come Dancing.
Fleur, 34, and Vito, 30, danced the American Smooth to Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid, earning themselves a score of 29 from judges Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.TV and Radio presenter Richie Anderson, 34, danced the Samba with partner Giovanni Pernice to Lion King’s Hakuna Matata.
Ultimately, Richie got the axe. Taking to Instagram following the close call, Fleur expressed her determination to come back with a bang.
She said: "So grateful to be saved by the judges this week. But so so sad to say goodbye to my friend [Richie]." Alongside a clip from her routine, she added: "Thank you so much for your messages of support.
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