Jayde Adams has become the fourth star to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
The comedienne found herself in the dance off tonight alongside Molly Rainford as the stars came together to celebrate the BBC's 100th anniversary. After finding herself in the bottom two, Jayde and her partner Karen Haeur danced their Charleston to The Ballad Of Barry and Freda (Let’s Do It) whilst Molly and Carlos performed their Couples Choice routine to the Grange Hill Theme Tune.
The four judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge, Shirley Ballas – were then asked to give their verdict on who they wanted to save.
Craig went first and said he wanted to save Molly and Carlos. Giving his reasons, he explained: "Well two very different dances but based on technical ability alone I would like to save Molly and Carlos."
Motsi also chose to save Molly and Carlos, adding: "Well I thought you were both brilliant, I thought that both performances were better than Saturday night but I am going to save Molly and Carlos."
Anton admitted it was a difficult decision to make, as he said: "Well it’s terrible really. The dance off is such a difficult place to find yourself, and it’s so disappointing and I thought both couples didn’t succumb to that disappointment and performed really, really well. But just based on that performance, the couple I would like to save with a slightly more polished technique are Molly and Carlos."
With three votes already, Shirley's vote wouldn't have changed anything but she agreed she would have saved Molly and Carlos.
As host Tess Daly consoled Jayde and Karen, the comedienne admitted she had had the best time on the show, and heaped praise on her friend and dance partner Karen, insisting she got lucky to be partnered with her.
She said: "This has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I will carry it to my grave, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you [Karen] and learning about so much that will go into my own stuff, in my own work.
"You are one of the most gifted people I have ever worked with Karen. And everyone on this show, said it to me, when I had you, they said ‘you’ve got the best one’ sorry everyone, and I did and you are fantastic and this has been such an honour. Not only have I got to be on Strictly Come Dancing but I got to have Karen Hauer, you are amazing, thank you for everything!"
She added: "I’ve done shows before, and nothing holds a candle to the way that this show is run. It is an incredible thing to be a part of as a performer, we are so looked after, and in this industry where so many people aren’t looked after, this show is incredible."
Karen went on to praise Jayde and thank her for her time on the show, adding: "It’s been a roller-coaster of emotions for us, and you are so special, so powerful, so emotional, and I’ve loved every second. Thank you Jayde."
*Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 29th October at 6.50pm for its Halloween special.
