Steadman latest to leave Strictly as the finalists are revealed
LAUREN Steadman is the latest celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing — after Ashley Roberts found herself in the dance-off yet again.
Ex-Pussycat Doll Roberts and dance partner Pasha Kovalev have now faced the danceoff for three consecutive weeks, despite notching up top spots on the leaderboard from judges’ scores. She has faced criticism from viewers over her dance experience.
Last night, all the judges said they would save Roberts after both couples performed once again.
Roberts and Kovalev performed their American Smooth, and Paralympic athlete Steadman and AJ Pritchard their Tango.
Craig Revel Horwood said Roberts and Kovalev were “clean, precise and dynamic”, Darcey Bussell said they had “a more finished performance” and Bruno Tonioli said the duo were “more accomplished overall”. Shirley Ballas agreed with her fellow judges.
Steadman said: “I have absolutely loved my Strictly journey and it has been so much more than anyone ever tells you it’s going to be.
“Down to the smallest things — I mean outfits, hair, makeup, this man (Pritchard), the judges, all the choreographers . ... I can’t tell you just how magical it is.”
Pritchard said of his dance partner: “You have changed so many people’s opinions and it has always been about ability, not disability.”
The remaining four couples will return for the last time next weekend for Strictly Come Dancing: The Final, where it will be down to the viewers alone to decide who wins.