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Richie Anderson has been revealed as the second celebrity to depart the Strictly dance floor.
After the second public vote, the 34-year-old TV and radio personality found himself up against Fleur East in the dance-off.
Anderson then performed his routine with partner Giovanni Pernice for the second time after Saturday evening’s live show.
The pair danced their head-turning samba to Hakuna Matata from the much-loved Disney movie The Lion King.
During the judges’ comments on Saturday, head judge Shirley Ballas joked: “I don’t think I’ll ever look at Giovanni the same again,” after the pair donned Lion King costumes for their performance.
Anderson dressed as the mischievous meerkat Timon, while Pernice, 32, dressed as the Pumbaa boar.
The 14 celebrities from the dance exhibit took to the dance floor for the third time on Saturday for the classic cinema-themed edition.
Opposite Anderson dancing, the 34-year-old former X Factor East contestant directed the American sweetness of Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid with her dancing husband Vito Coppola.
East’s functionality was enough to save her from removal, and after the celebrities danced for the time being, the judges gave their feedback.
Craig Revel Horwood commented: “I would like to save the top technician completed, and those are Fleur and Vito.
Motsi Mabuse: “I think it’s heartbreaking because I think you don’t deserve to be here, but that’s how the audience voted and it was based on this dance. I’m going to save Fleur and Vito. “
Anton Du Beke also opted to save East, saying, “Well, I think it was a well-danced dance. I think either couple drove it well, I think one couple was a little more confident in their functionality and had greater artistic ability. “point in what they were doing, so the couple I would like to save is Fleur and Vito.
After receiving 3 votes, giving them the majority, East and Coppola were safe, Ballas, 62, said he would have chosen to save Anderson.
Reflecting on their disintegration, Anderson told host Tess Daly, “As a Strictly fan, I think it was a magical thing to be a part of that, and being here is actually and it’s not just the other people you see on camera, the judges. “, and you and (co-host Claudia Winkleman) Claud and the other amazing people I have to meet on this show.
“People the scenes of hair, makeup, costumes, Tasha, our runner, Stef, Jas, each and every one. I also need to thank this guy [Giovanni], he’s been amazing and I feel very lucky to be able to dance with you every day.
“Not only are you a dancer, but you’re also a very conscious guy about that. I want to thank all my family and friends and my other part, Dean, who is in the audience, I love you so much.
Pernice added: “I have to say that it has been an honour to be able to dance with you because I know how much you love Strictly Come Dancing, you are a wonderful fan.
“I’m glad you were able to throw this party and I’m glad I can do it with you. It’s a disgrace that it’s too short for us, but I hope you enjoyed every moment and that it stays in your memory. “Center forever.
“Look at us, we came out dressed as Timon and Pumbaa. So adorable, made Richie.
Sunday’s earnings show also saw an animated dance by Strictly Professionals, animated by the 2022 Elvis movie, as well as a performance of Adam Lambert doing a Mad About The Boy song.