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Strictly's Ellie Taylor breaks down in tears during emotional lookback on performances

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Taylor broke down into tears on It Takes Two after an emotional lookback at her time on the BBC competition.

The 39-year-old and her dance partner Johannes Radebe were the latest couple to be eliminated from the world-famous ballroom, after finding themselves bottom of the pile in the eyes of the judges. After jiving to Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl, Ellie and Johannes were awarded a mere 25 points in total.

And following one final dance off against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, the two were unanimously ejected from the tournament - becoming the ninth pair to bow out.

Read more: Strictly Come Dancing result sees Ellie Taylor go as fans fume at Fleur East being in dance-off

Appearing on Monday evening on It Takes Two, the pair were quizzed by host Janette Manrara, before being shown a highlight reel - looking back at their journey throughout the dancing competition. A face-cam showed Ellie and Johannes' reactions while memorable scenes were shown, with the comedian requiring tissues by the time it came to an end.

Speaking to Ellie as the live audience applauded, Janette said: "What a beautiful journey. I know, we've got the tissues there don't worry - but they're tears of joy and beautiful memories."

Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe faced off against Fleur East and Vito Coppola in the final dance off (PA)

To which, Ellie replied: "They are, I just can't. You look back at all of the stuff that we've done and I can't believe that I done ten dances live on telly and I've told myself throughout my life that I can't dance. And to see that, oh it's just really nice."

Holding back the tears himself, Johannes added: "The highlight of my series would be her Janette. Not once have I had to reach out to my therapist this season.

"You know what I mean? And that's just...that's down to Ellie. I loved every single moment with you, I really have. So the best part about my season this year was this woman. So thank you."

Ellie then went on to add that she would love to see her 'bestie' Helen Skelton lift the coveted Glitterball Trophy when the season comes to a close, adding that she's 'really blossomed' throughout her journey.

She said: "I think there's some wonderful people left. I would love for Helen to. She's my bestie and I think it would be a wonderful end of the year for her.

"She's worked so hard and she's really blossomed, and I've loved watching her do that."

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