Vicky Pattison has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing, becoming the seventh contestant to leave the show. The former Geordie Shore star faced a dance-off against Balvinder Sopal, known for her role in EastEnders, and Sopal, partnered with Julian Caillon, ultimately won the judges’ favor.
Details of the Elimination
The dance-off saw both couples perform their routines once again. Sopal danced an American smooth to “My Guy” by Mary Wells, while Pattison executed a jive to “Sound of the Underground” by Girls Aloud. The judges unanimously decided to save Sopal and Caillon, who have previously survived three dance-offs this season.
Pattison’s Reflections
Pattison acknowledged that nerves impacted her performance. During the Saturday night live show, she had received a score of 27 for her jive. This was a significant drop from her impressive near-perfect score of 39 the previous week, when she performed a tango to “Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift.
Expressing gratitude for her experience on the show, Pattison remarked, “It has been the nicest time and I’m really honoured to have shared this experience with so many amazing people.” She praised her partner Kai Widdrington, saying, “You’ve been the best partner a girl can ask for. I’m so grateful.”
Widdrington’s Tribute
Widdrington commended Pattison for embodying the spirit of the series: “strong, confident, independent.” He expressed disappointment over not being able to perform at Blackpool with her, calling her a memorable partner.
Competitive Landscape
Pattison is the latest contestant to exit the competition, following Harry Aikines-Aryeetey’s departure last week. Other eliminated celebrities include:
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
- Ellie Goldstein
- Chris Robshaw
During the most recent episode, Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin topped the leaderboard with a score of 38 for their paso doble to “Dream On” by Aerosmith. Judge Anton Du Beke praised the performance as “thrilling to watch.”
Upcoming Events
The remaining contestants will perform next weekend at the prestigious Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Strictly Come Dancing will continue airing on BBC One on Saturday at 6:35 PM.
