BBC presenter is ‘gutted’ to leave Strictly
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has said she is “absolutely gutted” to be the fourth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
She was voted out of the competition after all four judges chose to save singer Anastacia in last night’s dance-off.
Following her disappointing result, she said: “Gutted, absolutely gutted, I never wanted to leave and I’ve loved it and I’m desperately sad that I’m not going to be dancing with Pasha.”
Adding that the best thing about her experience on the show was working with a “wonderful” partner, she said: “He’s amazing, he’s just wonderful and amazing and I’m so grateful for him being so patient and working so hard with me.”
Mr Kovalev had equally warm words for his partner and said: “We always had fun and I’m just amazed at how much progress you’ve made, that’s the best thing, that’s the most I could ever ask.
“We work hard and you became a beautiful, beautiful dancer. Thank you for being the best student I’ve ever had, so determined and so much fun all the time.”
The pair danced a colourful Charleston in ocean-themed fancy dress to Minnie The Mermaid by Firehouse Five Plus Two, earning a score of 24 from the judges.
The only couple to receive lower marks were Ed Balls and partn er ka ty a jones with their Paso Doble to Bonnie’s Tyler’s Holding Out For A Hero, which received 16 points.