Vicky Pattison is the seventh contestant to exit this yr’s collection of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 38-year-old TV character and her 30-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Kai Widdrington, had been booted out of the competitors throughout Sunday (16.11.25) night time’s outcomes present after going head-to-head with EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, 46, and her 30-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Julian Caillon, within the tense dance-off.
Vicky and Kai’s Jive to Sound of the Underground by Ladies Aloud on Saturday (15.11.25) night time did not win over judges Motsi Mabuse, 44, Shirley Ballas, 65, and Anton Du Beke, 59, because the trio most popular Balvinder and Julian’s American Clean to My Man by Mary Wells.
Fellow choose, 60 yr outdated Craig Revel Horwood – who had the casting vote on this week’s present within the occasion of a tie – didn’t have to offer his verdict, however instructed 56-year-old host Tess Daly that he would have saved Balvinder and Julian.
Vicky and Kai’s departure means they’ve misplaced out on a spot throughout subsequent Saturday’s (22.11.25) Blackpool particular, which is coming stay from the seaside city’s famed Tower Ballroom.
However Vicky feels she has gained by having Kai as her dance accomplice.
Reflecting on her time on Strictly Come Dancing, she mentioned: “It was so pretty while it lasted, and I’ve had a stunning time.
“I knew this week was a troublesome one for me, and I attempted my hardest, as I’ve finished each week. I did not assume I would get previous week one, and I am actually honoured to have shared this expertise with so many wonderful individuals.
“And, principally, with this fella proper right here [Kai]. I do not need to sound too tacky, however you have been the most effective accomplice a lady may have requested for, and I am so sorry I did not get to Blackpool, however I really feel like I’ve gained simply by having you as my accomplice, and I am so grateful.”
She added: “I am going to miss all people. I loved it masses greater than I assumed I used to be going to, and I knew I let my nerves get in the way in which. I am going to correct beat myself up over that. However I’ve by no means danced earlier than, and right here I’m!”
Kai additionally seems like a champion as a result of he had Vicky as his movie star dance accomplice on the BBC’s Latin and Ballroom dance present.
He mentioned: “You are all the things that this collection is about; sturdy, assured, impartial, and all that I can say is I’ve liked each single second, and I’ll be gutted not going to Blackpool with you on Monday.
“However I simply need you to know that I really feel like I’ve additionally gained getting you as my accomplice, and you’ll stay on in Strictly historical past ceaselessly.”
The Apprentice 2019 candidate Thomas Skinner, 34, and his 35-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Amy Dowden, had been the primary couple to go away this yr’s collection of Strictly Come Dancing.
They had been adopted by Ross King – the 63-year-old Los Angeles Correspondent for ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain – and his 31-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Jowita Przystal.
Then, 39-year-old former rugby union participant Chris Robshaw and his 36-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Nadiya Bychkova, had been booted out of the competitors.
Ex-professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53, and his 34-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Lauren Oakley, had been fourth to be eradicated from Strictly Come Dancing.
Trailblazing mannequin Ellie Goldstein, 23, and her 33-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Vito Coppola, did not make it via to the subsequent spherical.
And final Saturday (08.11.25), 37-year-old Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and his 43-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Karen Hauer, had been eradicated.
Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis, 67, and his 36-year-old skilled dance accomplice, Dianne Buswell, needed to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as a result of he tore a calf muscle.
The seven remaining {couples} will return to the dance flooring subsequent Saturday (22.11.25), and viewers can tune in at 6.35pm on BBC One.