BBC Strictly It Takes Two viewers make same observation as Richie Anderson fights tears but 'accepts' exit
11.10.2022 - 12:37
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Richie Anderson became emotional as he spoke out on his "incredible" experience on Strictly Come Dancing. The TV and radio personality held back tears and struggled to get his words out during his first interview since being eliminated from the BBC One dance contest.
He appeared on Strictly's It Takes Two on Monday evening (October 11) alongside his professional dance partner Richie Anderson. The pair were one of two same-sex couples on the 20th series of the hit competition but landed in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday following their fun-filled samba inspired by The Lion King.
They had to perform their routine to Hakuna Matata while dressed as meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa as they went up against Fleur East and Vito Coppola who re-performed their American smooth to Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid following Saturday night's Movie Week special.
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But sadly it was BBC Radio 2's Richie and reigning champion Giovanni who lost their place on the show. Appearing on spin-off It Takes Two Richie said: "I’m just so proud that I have met some incredible…" before turning to his professional partner for support as he became overwhelmed with emotion.
His response prompted cheers of support from co-host Rylan Clark and the crew behind the cameras. Richie said of his latest performance: "You always know, going into the studio on a Saturday night, that it could be the last time. Every dance I have done, it might not have been technically perfect, but I have gone out there and given it some welly, and given it 110%.
"And all you can do Rylan, is hope it’s enough, and as you can see from Saturday
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