Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Leaves Strictly Come Dancing

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Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin on Sunday night. The 53-year-old Hasselbaink, a four-time celebrity to leave the show, was visibly emotional as he bid farewell to the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Despite securing their highest score of the competition, Hasselbaink expressed his gratitude towards the show and praised his partner Oakley.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a 53-year-old former Chelsea star, left Strictly Come Dancing after a four-week stint on the show.
  • Hasselbaink and his partner Lauren Oakley were eliminated after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin on Sunday night.
  • The couple secured their highest score of the competition on Saturday night with 30 points, but it was not enough to save them.
  • Hasselbaink praised the behind-the-scenes crew, saying they were "absolutely magnificent."
  • He also expressed his gratitude towards the show and thanked his daughters for encouraging him to participate.
  • Hasselbaink described Lauren Oakley as "absolutely incredible."
  • This is the fourth time a celebrity has left the show in the current season.

Statistics:

  • 53: The age of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink when he left Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 30: The highest score Hasselbaink and Oakley secured in the competition on Saturday night.
  • 4: The number of celebrities to have left the show in the current season, with Hasselbaink being the latest.
  • 1: The number of professional partners left behind by Hasselbaink after his departure.

Sources:

  • BBC One: Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh among Strictly celebrities facing dance-off musical hell (2022)
  • The Guardian: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: week six live blog (2022)
  • BBC Sport: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink quits Strictly Come Dancing after dance-off defeat (2022)