Chris Robshaw is the third contestant to depart this yr’s collection of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 39-year-old rugby star, and his dance associate Nadiya Bychkova had been eradicated from the BBC Latin and ballroom dance programme throughout Sunday (19.10.25) evening’s outcomes present after they battled it out towards Balvinder Sopal, 46, and her skilled associate Julian Caillon within the dance off.
Chris and Nadia carried out their salsa once more to María by Ricky Martin, which had earned them a complete of 24 factors from the judges on Saturday’s (18.10.25) present, whereas Balvinder and Julia took to the stage for one more strive at their paso doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriel, for which they scored 28 factors.
There was a cut up choice between the judges Anton Du Beke, 59, Craig Revel Horwood, 60, Motsi Mabuse, 44 and Shirley Ballas, 65, however in the end Balvinder and Julian had been saved.
Chris informed presenter Tess Daly: “I’ve cherished it. I’ve had an incredible associate. For me, coming into this journey, I had no confidence. To be informed I had world class qualities on the dancefloor, despite the fact that we have now to go house, that’s superb to listen to, so thanks very a lot. It’s given me such confidence. To my associate Nadiya, I’m sorry. However it’s been an incredible journey, she’s been a superb instructor, I’ve developed a lot, and it’s been a fantastic experience.”
Nadiya added: “Chris, I’ve had a number of fantastic weeks with you and noticed all of the qualities that made you the captain of your nation. To look at you go from a non-dancer and non-performer to blossom, enhance and develop. On Friday evening, once we had been rehearsing, you informed me that you just couldn’t wait to carry out on Saturday and that’s the very best affirmation that you’ve got that feeling and love for dance. Meaning the world. Generally on this present you win by getting a glitterball however I really feel this yr I received simply getting you as my associate.
In the meantime, Leigh-Anne Pinnock carried out her single Been a Minute in the course of the outcomes present and was accompanied by professional dancers Michelle Tsiakkas, Luba Mushtuk, Nancy Xu, Jowita Przystał, Gorka Marquez and Neil Jones.
The remaining {couples} will return to the dance-floor subsequent Saturday (25.10.25), and viewers can tune in at 6.30pm on BBC One.
