Kym Marsh is the tenth celebrity to depart ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2022’.
Kym Marsh is the tenth celebrity to depart ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2022’
The remaining couples took to the ballroom for a musical special on Saturday night (03.12.22) in the hope of impressing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas, as well as the voting public.
Kym faced Molly Rainford in the dance off, with both couples performing their routines again.
Molly and her dance partner Carlos Gu danced their Charleston to ‘Hot Honey Rag’ from the musical ‘Chicago’.
Then Kym and Graziano Di Prima performed their Cha Cha to ‘Fame’ from the musical ‘Fame’.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts.
Craig chose to save Molly and Carlos, saying: “It’s always so difficult at this point of the competition, because both couples danced brilliantly, I don’t want to see either couple go. I am really splitting hairs, but the couple I want to save, based just on the best dance tonight for me is Molly and Carlos.”
Motsi also went for Molly and Carlos and said: “First of all, I want to say to both of you, that you can be so, so proud of yourselves. You’ve both been so great and amazing. I’m going to base my decision on this dance off and I’m going to save Molly and Carlos.”
Anton opted for Kym and Graziano, saying: “As you’d expect at this time of the competition, the quality of the dance off was incredible, I thought both couples danced brilliantly, but I felt one couple raised their game with a freedom which they didn’t have on Friday night, and because of that I am going to save Kym and Graziano.”
With two votes to Molly and Carlos, and one to Kym and Graziano it meant head judge Shirley had the casting vote, and decided to save Molly and Carlos.
She said: “Well first of all huge congratulations to both couples. Both couples danced exquisitely, it’s been a very difficult decision to make. But based on this dance and this dance alone, I’m going to save Molly and Carlos.”
When host Tess Daly asked Kym if she had any final words, the actress said: “Honestly I’ve loved every single second that I’ve been here. I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man (Graziano) here – he is just wonderful and he will be my friend forever. But what a journey it’s been, this show is just wonderful, it shows you things about yourself you don’t know, it shows you how tough you can be.
“Everybody, the crew, the celebs, the pros, costume, make up, everyone is amazing. I’ve had the best time, so thank you.”
On the support from her family, Kym added: “My dad has been so proud and it’s kind of kept him going. When he was in hospital last week, and obviously we weren’t here, all these guys sent him videos and it meant such a lot. My grandchildren are so proud.”
When asked if he had any words for his partner, Graziano said: “I will be part of your family forever, I think we became friends from the very first day. I know you’ve learnt how to dance, but I have learnt so much from you, you are a warrior. You’re going to be in my heart forever, we’re going to be together many times, because I know I have found a friend for life.”
The show opened with a dazzling routine from the Strictly professional dancers in an energetic number from ‘Guys and Dolls’.
Plus ‘The Cher Show’ performed a medley of hits.
The remaining five couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the semi- final when ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will air live on Sunday December 10 at 7.15pm, with the results show on Monday 11th December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Kym and Graziano will be joining Rylan for their first exclusive televised interview live on ‘Strictly It Takes Two’ on Monday November 5 at 6.30pm on BBC Two.
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