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Sam Cook

Strictly’s Kym Marsh pays tribute to her father after she’s axed from BBC dancing show

Kym Marsh and dance partner Graziano Di Prima have become the latest couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The pair, who are the tenth couple to do so, faced Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu in the dreaded dance off. Whilst Kym and Graziano danced a Cha Cha to Fame from the musical of the same name, Molly and Carlos performed a Charleston to Hot Honey Rag from the musical Chicago.

Upon being voted off, Kym paid tribute to her father, whom she says has been so "proud" of her throughout the competition. She said: “My dad has been so proud and it’s kind of kept him going. When he was in hospital last week, and obviously we weren’t here, all these guys sent him videos and it meant such a lot. My grandchildren are so proud.”

Kym commented on how she has "loved every second" of her time on the BBC dancing show. She told host Tess Daly: I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man [Graziano] here, he is just wonderful and he will be my friend forever.

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