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Janette Manrara made an announcement during Wednesday’s episode of It Takes Two (Image: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts received disappointing news from Janette Manrara during Wednesday evening’s It Takes Two programme (December 10).
The presenter was accompanied by Strictly semi-finalist Amber Davies and her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin as the duo discussed their experience in the dance-off during Sunday’s results show.
Just four couples remain in the BBC One contest following the departure of another celebrity and professional pairing.
Former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope and Katya Jones found themselves amongst the bottom two couples after their musical week performance, alongside reality television personality Amber and Nikita.
The judging panel opted to eliminate Lewis following his salsa routine to Dance At The Gym from West Side Story, reports Wales Online.
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Janette shared some “sad news” live on It Takes Two(Image: BBC)
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Amber, who performed a Charleston to Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat from Guys And Dolls, advances to Saturday’s semi-finals alongside Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, and Karen Carney.
Janette Manrara began the latest episode of the Strictly spin-off programme, It Takes Two, by revealing the series would shortly conclude, much to one professional dancer’s dismay.
Addressing the camera directly, she declared, “I’m sorry, but I have got some sad news. There are fewer than two weeks of this series left.”
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The Strictly star made an annoucment during Wedneday’s It Takes Two(Image: BBC)
Nikita subsequently emerged on stage displaying a dejected demeanour and exclaimed, “Oh no, Janette”, before stamping his feet and gesturing towards the floor.
“Oh, I know, I know, Nikita”, Janette responded, “But don’t feel down because we all here at It Takes Two are going to pick you up with a mid-week boost.”
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Among the four celebrities still vying for the Glitterball trophy, only George Clarke and Karen Carney have managed to avoid the dance-off.
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Lewis and Katya lost out to Amber and Nikita in the dance off last weekend(Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)
Despite George leading the betting odds as the potential Strictly winner since the first week, many bookmakers are now tipping former England footballer Karen as the new favourite to clinch the title.
The remaining four pairs will take to the dance floor during next weekend’s semi-final, which will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 18:35pm on Saturday (December 13). The results show will follow at 19:45pm on Sunday.
Each duo will showcase two new routines, with special performances from Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue and boyband Five.
