Shayne Ward has become the seventh celebrity to leave ‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2024.
The singer and actor, and his partner Nancy Xu, found themselves in the dance-off against Wynne Evans and Katya Jones during the seventh results show of the series. Both couples performed their routines again; Shayne and Nancy performed their Rumba to ‘Time After Time' by Cyndi Lauper. Then, Wynne and Katya performed their American Smooth to ‘Grace Kelly' by MIKA.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges cast their votes. Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save Shayne and Nancy, while Anton Du Beke chose to save Wynne and Katya. That meant that Head Judge Shirley Ballas had the casting vote and she chose to save Wynne and Katya, meaning Shayne and Nancy were going home.
When asked by Tess about his time on the show, Shayne said: “I just want to say, you guys up there [the other contestants in the Clauditorium] are a dream. Every single day, coming in here and seeing you guys you helped me so much. I want to say thank you to the audience as well, for always being amazing for us all. This has been, honestly, one of the best things I've ever done.”
“I'm proud that I made it to eight weeks as a novice dancer. A massive thank you goes to this incredible human right next to me [Nancy], who has put so much fire in me and made me believe that I can actually achieve more if I let myself go. I'm sorry it didn't work out to the end, but I'm super proud that I got to meet you [to Nancy] and dance with you, so thank you.”
Nancy said: “I'm beyond proud of this dance partnership. Shayne from week one until this point, every second you put your feet on the dancefloor you improved yourself. You're a deep thinker, you always doubt yourself, you never believed yourself, but I never ever questioned you. When I watch you, I feel proud because I've turned someone who has never ever danced in their life into an amazing dancer. You should believe in yourself. I adored this partnership.”
Tonight's results show also featured a phenomenal performance from Ball & Boe, plus a poignant tribute to Remembrance Sunday with the professional dancers performing to “The Blower’s Daughter” by Damien Rice.
‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2024 continues next week live from the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom at 6.45pm Saturday on BBC One.
