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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

‘I made my point’: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink speaks out after Strictly elimination

Former Chelsea and Leeds United striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has said he proved that “a footballer can dance” following his shock elimination from Strictly Come Dancing.

The 53-year-old Dutchman and his professional partner Lauren Oakley were ousted from the competition on Sunday’s results show (26 October), after finding themselves in a dance off against West End star Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin.

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