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STRICTLY’S Bruno Tonioli decided to save Mike Bushell because he covered a mistake that Katya Jones made during the dance off.
The BBC presenter was saved for the third time this weekend – causing uproar amongst fans as Emma Weymouth got sent home instead.
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It has now been revealed that in scenes which were cut from Sunday night’s results show, Bruno explained his decision – saying it was because Mike carried on after Katya messed up a lift, which viewers had assumed was Mike’s fault.
According to the , those watching the recording in the studio audience heard his comment, which didn’t make it to the final cut.
As he made his vote, he said: “Something extraordinary happened, the celebrity actually covered for the professional's mistake.”
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During their dance to Charleston to Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines, Katya missed her landing after a lift but Mike carried on as if nothing had happened.
The website claims that Katya – who previously fell over during Movie Week – was seen leaving the dance floor in tears after filming ended.
A source said: “Katya looked absolutely distraught and ran off crying with her head in her hands.”
On Saturday night Emma and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec scored 26 out of 40, while Mike and Kata received 30.
Mike Bushell and Katya Jones dance the charleston on Strictly Come Dancing
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They both ended up in the dance off and the judges opted to keep Mike in the competition.
After getting the boot, Emma said: "I've loved this more than anything I've done in my entire life.
"I'm going to be forever grateful to you for working so hard, you've been so patient with me and teaching me everything.
"Thank you, I want to be friends forever because you're just amazing. I never wanted to let you down, I'm just heartbroken."
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