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Strictly 2021: Who has left the series so far?
The competition is already hotting up (Picture: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 has already been packed with major talking points, with a host of impressive stars making a big impression on the dance floor.
AJ Odudu, Sara Davies and John Whaite are among the celebs who have caught the eye so far, with judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton DuBeke pleased with their progress.
The series hasn’t been without its upsets, either.
Robert revealed that he would no longer be taking part in the show after seeking medical advice following his previous open heart surgery, and he sadly will not be returning.
Former England rugby international Ugo also didn’t part on Saturday either after suffering a recurring back injury.
But who has been eliminated from the series so far? Here’s everything you need to know.
Strictly 2021: Who has left the series so far?
Greg Wise and Karen Hauer
The actor left the show in week three (Picture: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing’s Greg Wise has become the third celebrity to be eliminated from the 2021 series after facing Judi Love in the dance-off.
When asked by presenter Tess Daly about their time on the show, Greg beamed: ‘I have had an amazing time, I feel unbelievably privileged and thank you all for having me.’
Karen was then asked if she had any words for her partner, to which she exclaimed: ‘It has been a blast, thank you for the amazing lunches, thanks for the quality of work, and for being an amazing student. I have enjoyed our moments in the classroom, and just having fun with you, I’ve really enjoyed it.’
Katie McGlyn and Gorka Márquez
The pair left during Movie Week (Picture: PA)
Actress Katie became the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2021 series after finding herself in the bottom two again during Movie Week.
When asked about her time on the show, Katie said: ‘I have absolutely loved my time, I am so happy I got to be Cruella, and dance with this amazing guy, I have loved every second of it.
‘Thank you for being an amazing partner, we have laughed so much, and I get to walk away with an amazing friend. Thanks so much for teaching me in your funny ways, we have had so much fun.’
Gorka added: ‘I have loved it, the love that she has for the show.
Nina Wadia and Neil Jones
The actress was the first star to leave the competition (Picture: PA)
The former EastEnders actress and her partner Neil Jones lost a dance-off with Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and Gorka Marquez on the first Sunday night show of the series.
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‘I mean I loved it, I actually really enjoyed the tango, I had great fun doing it, so I was really disappointed because it’s technically a very hard dance to do,’ she said after her exit on It Takes Two. ‘But yeah, it is what it is.’
When asked if Nina will keep dancing, she replied: ‘Never again. Never again.’
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 continues on BBC One at 7pm on Saturday.
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