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Chris Robshaw Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

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Rugby player Chris Robshaw and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a tense dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. The couple's Salsa routine from Saturday night's show was praised by judges, but their low score of 24 left them vulnerable to elimination. Robshaw's confidence was boosted by his time on the show, and he credited it for helping him develop his dance skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Robshaw, a former England rugby union captain, and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
  • The couple's Salsa routine to "Maria" by Ricky Martin scored 24 points and left them second to last on the leaderboard.
  • Judges Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas praised Robshaw's improvement throughout the series, with Du Beke calling his "lifts champion level" and Ballas awarding him a standing ovation for his rumba routine.
  • Robshaw credited Strictly for boosting his confidence and helping him develop his dance skills.
  • He expressed his gratitude to his partner Bychkova, saying "I'm sorry" but acknowledging that she had made a positive impact on his journey.
  • The couple's elimination followed that of TV star Ross King and divisive internet personality Thomas Skinner.

Statistics:

  • The couple's Salsa routine scored 24 out of a possible 40 points.
  • Saturday night's show saw ER star Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe topping the leaderboard with their rumba to "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman, scoring 36 out of 40.
  • Emmerdale star Lewis Cope and professional partner Katya Jones scored 34 points for their foxtrot to "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole.
  • Model Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola were awarded 31 points for their couple's choice routine to "Golden" by HUNTR/X.

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