Who left Strictly 2024? Eighth celebrity to be voted off revealed

The competition this year is hot Hot HOT.

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by Emily Vierke |
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The days are shorter, the nights are colder, Costa have their autumn drinks back on the menu and Halloween decorations are out in stores, which can mean only one thing; it's Strictly season.

The dance competition returned in September, with a whole new bunch of celebs vying for the much coveted Glitterball trophy.

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From a Love Island finalist and an Olympian to a former TOWIE star and an EastEnders actor, this year's cast will all be put through their paces to learn a brand new dance every week.

But as the series continues and the celebrities' dance skills improve, it also means that each Sunday we must say goodbye to someone. Sad times, but it IS a dancing competition after all.

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Who was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024?

Week one - no one

There was no elimination during the first week; just a bit of fun and some introductory song and dance.

Week two – Tom Dean MBE

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean MBE and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova found themselves in the dance off against Toyah Wilcox and Neil Jones, after the judges voted, Tom was sent packing.

Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse chose to save Toyah, with Anton wanting to keep Tom. It was down to head judge Shirley Ballas, who sent Tom on his merry little way.

Talking about his experience Tom claimed, 'I’ve had the best time the last few weeks and getting to work with Nadiya has been incredible. I wish I could have gone further and done more dances.'

Week three - Toyah Wilcox

Toyah Wilcox and her professional partner Neil Jones were sent home after finding themselves in the dance off against ex-footballer Paul Merson and Karen Bauer.

Talking about her time on. the show Toyah admitted, 'It’s been the best two months of my life.'

Week four - Nick Knowles

Ah, poor Nick, he didn't have the best of times on Strictly after sustaining a few injuries and found himself in the dance off against Shayne Ward.

All four of the judges chose to save Shayne and Nancy Xu which sent Nick and dancing pro Luba Mushtuk packing.

Chatting about her DIY SOS celeb partner Luba gushed, 'I’ve never met someone as determined as you, and I remember you saying that if you do your best, you’ll be very happy.'

Week five - Paul Merson

In a surprise turn of events, Paul saw himself in the dance off with JLS singer JB Gill and his dance partner Amy Dowden.

All four judges decide to save JB which sent Paul and his professional dancer partner Karen Hauer packing.

Chatting about his time on Strictly Paul said, 'It's been good, it's been really good. Anybody I talk to I'd say you've got to go on this show.'

Week six - Punam Krishnan

GP Punam Krishan and her dance partner Gorka Marquez were voted out of the competition during Halloween week after failing to wow the public with their spooky Tango.

The duo found themselves in the bottom two against Shayne Ward with Nancy Xu, although it was Punam's first time in the dance off and Shayne's second, the judges chose to send the doctor home.

Chatting about her experience Punam declared that she was, 'really proud,' of herself and went on to add that she has, 'made friends for life.'

Week Seven - Sam Quek

Hockey player Sam Quek found herself in the bottom two alongside dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin.

Sam was in the dance off against fellow Olympian Montell Douglas who ended up being saved by the all of the judges.

Chatting about her time on the show Sam told Tess, 'I am gutted because I do feel like I still had more to give.'

Week Eight - Shayne Ward

Shayne Ward and his partner Nancy Xu found themselves in the dance off against fellow singer Wynne Evans and pro partner Katya Jones.

Sadly for Shayne his Rumba couldn't beat Wynne's American Smooth and they were sent packing with Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke choosing to save Wynne. Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save Shayne but as Shirley is head judge her decision was final.

Week nine - Wynne Evans

Welsh singer Wynne Evans and his partner Katya Jones failed to wow the judges with their Charleston and were sent home at Blackpool.

The duo found themselves in the dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe who had danced the salsa. It was an unanimous judges vote with all four choosing to save Montell and Johannes.

Talking about his time on the dance show Wynne revealed that, 'Strictly is a brilliant family,' before adding, 'it is a wonderful, wonderful thing.'

Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2023?

Last year was won by Vito Coppola and Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach.

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Ellie and Vito ©BBC

When did Strictly Come Dancing 2024 start?

The series 22 launch show premiered on 14 September 2024 and the first live show on 21 September 2024.

Where is Strictly Come Dancing 2024 filmed?

Strictly is filmed in the Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, London, but part of the series will also be shot at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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