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<\/p>\nBBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington has broken his silence after his exit from the show with Angela Rippon. <\/p>\n
He gushed over the 'amazing' time he had with dance partner Angela as he broke his silence about their elimination.<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, Angela and Kai found themselves in the Bottom Two alongside EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell.<\/p>\n
Despite their best efforts, Angela and Kai failed to impress the judges during the live show at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom and it was Dianne and Bobby who were saved.<\/p>\n
Despite their American Smooth to Tea For Two by Ella Fitzgerald not being enough to keep them safe, Kai and Angela had become fan favourites over the weeks. <\/p>\n
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After leaving the BBC1 competition, Kai took to social media to thank everyone for their support and shared snaps of him and Angela.<\/p>\n
"What an amazing 10 weeks with the legend that is @theangelarippon," he captioned the post. <\/p>\n
"We promised we'd be "Rippon" up the dance floor and we did. Thank you to all the people that supported our journey and a huge thanks to Angela – you never complained once despite the injuries, the brutal training regime and the increasingly complex routines."<\/p>\n
He shared: "It was my pleasure and a privilege to dance with you, you taught us all that age really is just a number. We'll see you all for the live shows in January and I promise, we might be out but we'll still keep dancing." <\/p>\n
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Fans were heartbroken by their exit and flooded the comments with praise.<\/p>\n
One fan wrote: "A true gentleman, loved watching you and Angelia. We need more young lads in the dancing world like you Kai," while another said: "Kai, you are a beautiful young man, the respect you have shown is so beautiful to watch, Angela was right you have an old soul in a young man's body. You're amazing to watch."<\/p>\n
Another user commented: "Angela, I have the utmost respect for you. I have loved every dance that you have done, just a shame we never got to see your Salsa!! Best wishes for the future. Kai, as always, bringing out the absolute best in all your partners. Well well done."<\/p>\n
After the dance-off, the judges unanimously chose to save Bobby and Dianne, meaning Angela and Kai would be leaving the show. <\/p>\n
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Craig Revel Horwood explained his choice: "Well, there's a standout performance for me that I can't ignore and the couple that I would like to save are Bobby and Dianne" while Motsi Mabuse added: "I felt that both couples danced so beautifully. Really one of the most beautiful dance-offs we have had. I am going to save Bobby and Dianne."<\/p>\n
Anton Du Beke shared his thoughts on the dance-off, saying: "Well again, I thought it was a marvellous dance-off. Both couples danced very, very well. I thought Bobby and Dianne danced excellently again. I thought that Angela and Kai's dance was beautiful and Angela even thanked one of the other dancers for lifting her and putting her down so gracefully which I thought was absolutely beautiful. <\/p>\n
"For me the couple I would like to save are Bobby and Dianne" Head Judge, Shirley Ballas, also chimed in with: "I would also have saved Bobby and Dianne!"<\/p>\n
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