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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 LIVE — Stars pay tribute to Amanda Abbington as Zara McDermott axed in tense dance-off

- Who has left Strictly so far?
- Shirley Ballas in sexism row after scoring of top female dancers
- Fans spot major Strictly format shakeup - but did you notice?

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ZARA and Graziano said goodbye to this year's competition after being voted off by the public in the Halloween special.

The Strictly Come Dancing elimination saw Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima take on Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk.

This comes after a week when one of the show's cast quit the competition.

Amanda Abbington announced her departure from the show in a touching statement, after missing week five on medical grounds.

And during the Halloween special, hosts Tess and Claudia paid tribute to the star as they said: "Now earlier this week Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competition. We are sending you all our love.”

Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...

  • When does Strictly Come Dancing return?

    Strictly Come Dancing is back once again this Saturday, but the iconic competition will air a little later than usual.

    Marking the halfway point of the series, the episode will air at 7:05pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

    You can also use the BBC's streaming service to catch up on the series so far.

  • What was Amanda’s final Strictly dance?

    In her last appearance on the show, Amanda scored 31 for a quick-footed foxtrot to Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac, with judge Mabuse saying she enjoyed that the couple took the time to show the “beauty of the movement”.

    In the second week of Strictly she had wowed the judges with complex-looking lifts and a handstand when she dazzled in a sparkly dress and performed the salsa to a song by Gloria Estefan alongside partner Giovanni.

  • Strictly fans spot Shirley Ballas fake tan blunder

    Strictly fans did not hold back after spotting a fake turn blunder by head judge Shirley Ballas.

    The head judge, 63, was back on TV tonight as this week's results were revealed.

    Viewers watched as Adam Thomas and Zara McDermott faced the dreaded dance off with their pro partners.

    Ultimately it was Zara who was set waltzing out of the ballroom as the judges all voted to save Adam, 35.

    However, during the show fans were left distracted as they spotted Shirley Ballas' tan fail.

  • Who is Zara McDermott's boyfriend?

    Since August 2019, Zara has been in a relationship with Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson.

    The couple have had their ups and downs, with Zara admitting to cheating on her man in the early stages of their relationship.

    However, the pair are now stronger than ever and live together in Sam's native Chelsea.

    Before Sam, Zara famously dated Adam Collard who she met when she was on Love Island in 2018.

    However, in February 2019, The Sun revealed that the pair had called it quits after eight months together.

  • What did Zara say after her exit?

    Following her exit last night, Zara said: “I have had the time of my life. Just to be here is incredible.

    “Thank you to the judges and my amazing partner, obviously.

    “My fellow contestants are just incredible. It has been the most amazing experience. I can’t believe it’s over but I am going to be here in spirit every week supporting them.”

  • Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2022?

    After weeks of hard work, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał – who were firm favourites – were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

    After Tess and Claudia revealed the results, a teary Hamza said: “Words can’t describe how I feel.

    “I want to thank one person in particular – Jowita. You are an angel disguised as a human being.

    “You are amazing. Thank you to everyone out there for voting for us.

    “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

  • Carlos Gu accuses judge of being ‘rude’ after making a ‘personal dig’

    Strictly professional Carlos Gu hit out at judge Craig Revel Horwood after his harsh words during last Saturday’s show.

    Revel was brutal about the dancer’s choreography skills after he performed with celebrity partner Angela Scanlon.

    Craig ranted: “I felt like you’d just run out of ideas at the end with all of that running about.

    “That didn’t impressive me at all.”

    Speaking on It Takes Two, Gu branded the judge’s comments “rude.”

  • James Jordan slams judges

    Ex Strictly pro dancer James Jordan slammed the judges for “not doing their job”.

    It was after Nigel Harman‘s Foxtrot got good scores – despite making a massive error.

    James raged on : “There’s no point them sitting there. Let’s just get rid of them and let the public decide.

    “The judges didn’t do their job.

    “Nigel got 7, 7, 7 and 8, but didn’t do any Foxtrot correctly.”

  • When did Bill Bailey win Strictly?

    Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020.

    After performances from HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing, entertainer Bill became the eldest contestant to ever take home the Giltterball trophy.

    Announcing the result as the spectacular nine-week series came to an end, host Tess Daly said: “The moment we’ve all been waiting for… the Strictly champions of 2020 are Bill and Oti.”

    Champion Bill said: “It feels surreal, extraordinary and wonderful.

    “I never thought we would get this far. I never thought we’d get to the final.

    “I’ve had the most extraordinary teacher and the most extraordinary dancer.

    “Someone who has believed in me right from the beginning. She found something in me and turned me into this – into a dancer. Thank you Oti.”

  • Amanda’s fiance posts cryptic message

    Amanda Abbington’s fiance appears to have spoken out warning others “don’t be quick to judge”.

    The quote, posted on top of a picture of an iceberg, read: “When you see an iceberg you could be forgiven for not realising just how much is below the surface.

    “The same is true of people. Don’t be quick to judge a person or situation if you don’t know what’s below the surface…”

    It’s not the first time Jonathan has shared quotes with his followers, which appear to be sending a hidden message.

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