Tearful Ellie Simmonds thanks pro Nikita Kuzmin for ‘changing her life’ as she becomes sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Ellie Simmonds wowed together with her Charleston – however ended up within the dance-off (Image: PA/BBC)" />
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Ellie Simmonds has turn out to be the sixth celeb to be eradicated from Strictly Come Dancing, regardless of wowing with one in every of her greatest dances thus far.

The Paralympian, who was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, confronted the dance-off for the second week in a row, going through a tearful Molly Rainford and her companion Carlos Gu.

They carried out their Charleston to Too Darn Scorching from Kiss Me Kat once more, earlier than Molly and Carlos carried out their foxtrot You Make Me Completely happy by My Solar And Stars in a bid to impress the judges.

After each couples had carried out once more, the judges gave their verdicts, which finally saved Molly and Carlos.

Craig Revel Horwood stated: ‘Properly, the couple I’d like to save lots of are a pair that I feel danced higher than they did on Saturday evening, on this specific dance off and that couple is Molly and Carlos.’

Motsi Mabuse added: ‘Properly, the couple I’d like to save lots of are a pair that I feel danced higher than they did on Saturday evening, on this specific dance off and that couple is Molly and Carlos.’

Tearful Ellie Simmonds thanks pro Nikita Kuzmin for 'changing her life' as she becomes sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Viewers had been shocked to study which couples had been within the dreaded dance-off (Image: BBC)

Anton Du Beke’s vote made the choice, and saved Molly and Carlos. He stated: ‘Properly I feel each couples can take credit score from dancing a completely terrific dance off. However, the couple I’d like to save lots of for making the efficiency even higher than on Saturday evening are Molly and Carlos.’

Head decide Shirley Ballas stated she additionally would have saved Molly and Carlos, explaining: ‘Properly it was the most effective dance offs I feel I’ve ever seen, however once more the efficiency was a bit bit stronger on this dance off and I might have awarded it to Molly and Carlos.’

Nevertheless, Ellie stayed optimistic when requested by Tess about her time on the present, saying she’s had an absolute blast.

Tearful Ellie Simmonds thanks pro Nikita Kuzmin for 'changing her life' as she becomes sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Ellie struggled to carry again her tears as she thanked Nikita for his assist (Image: BBC)

Tearful Ellie Simmonds thanks pro Nikita Kuzmin for 'changing her life' as she becomes sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
The much-loved pairing shared a hug (Image: BBC)

‘I’ve actually had the time of my life. It’s been probably the most unimaginable expertise – life altering actually,’ she stated.

‘I need to thank Nikita ever a lot. I’m going to overlook him – he’s modified my life and confidence. And all of you guys – the professionals. Each single one in every of you who’ve been a part of this Strictly. Behind closed doorways, the costume designers, I’ve actually liked waking up each single day and dancing, I’m going to bounce perpetually. It’s unimaginable, this present is life altering. He’s [Nikita] modified my life. We’ve had probably the most superb days.

‘We’ve had not simply dancing days – however days we’ve simply spoken for hours. And the arrogance you’ve given me – I appear assured however you recognize what I’m like, I fear about all the pieces so a lot and we’ve actually represented all the pieces. We went on the market any danced our life out each single evening and I liked it a lot.’

Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin on Strictly Come Dancing
She had a blast performing (Image: PA)

Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin on Strictly Come Dancing
She thanked her professional companion Nikita for the expertise (Image: PA)

An emotional Nikita went on: ‘To start with make me converse first subsequent time as a result of I'm crying!

‘I'm a bit upset as I wished Ellie to have a bit extra time on this TV present, I understand how a lot it means to her. I’m actually glad that this journey has been with you [Ellie] as a result of she has taught me so a lot, a lot empathy, simply a lot, I’ve learnt a lot in these seven weeks.’

He admitted that he ‘actually wished’ to go to Blackpool with Ellie, however was eager to remind Ellie that everybody ‘loves’ her.

Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Molly and Carlos made it by to subsequent week (Image: PA)

The Ukrainian professional hailed her a ‘stunning human,’ including: ‘I'm so glad I’ve had the possibility to bounce with you.’

Followers of the present had been devastated to see Ellie eradicated, sharing how a lot they’re going to overlook her.

‘Very sorry to see @EllieSimmonds1 go away #Strictly. She’s been a pleasure to look at,’ one fan tweeted.

‘Gutted wasn’t prepared for this. Gonna miss the partnership between @EllieSimmonds1 @kuzmin__nikita received’t be the identical with out you each. Love you Ellie,’ tweeted one other.

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