Matt Goss is the third celebrity to leave the dance floor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022
On Saturday evening, the remaining couples took to the ballroom floor in hopes of impressing the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Chief Judge, Shirley Ballas and the voting public.
But this weekend, Bros star Matt, 54, became the third contestant after taking on actress Kym Marsh in the dreaded dance.
Everywhere: Matt Goss is the third celebrity to leave the dance floor in Strictly Come Dancing 2022
Both couples performed their routines again, with Kym and his dance partner Graziano Di Prima performing their Samba to Volare from Gipsy Kings.
Next, Matt and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova performed their Jive to All Shook Up in an effort to impress the judges and stay in the competition.
Matt and Nadiya scored 20 points on Saturday’s live show – leaving them in last place in the standings – while Kym and Graziano’s Samba scored them 32 points – moving them into fifth place.
Close call: Matt became the third contestant after taking on actress Kym Marsh in the dreaded dance
Once again: The former Bros star and his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova performed their Jive to All Shook Up in a bid to impress the judges and stay in the competition
After the two couples danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdict, with Craig, Motsi and Anton all voting to save Kym and Graziano.
Craig said: “I think both couples took it up a major notch, I mean Matt, you went incredibly crazy in that, I loved it, and Kym you were really awesome in that.” But the couple I would like to save is Kym and Graziano.
Motsi added: “From this dance alone I decided to save Kym and Graziano.”
Anton said: “I would just like to say that you both should be delighted with the way you performed in the dance, it is the most pressured situation.
‘Matt – that’s your best performance of the whole show, you should be really proud of yourself. But the couple with the highest technical ability, I think for me, is Kym and Graziano.
Nightmare: Matt and Nadiya picked up 20 points on Saturday’s live show – leaving them bottom in the standings
Unanimity: After the two couples danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts, with Craig, Motsi and Anton all voting to save Kym and Graziano
One-off: Matt described his time on the show as an ‘amazing experience’ while speaking to Strictly co-host Tess Daly
With three votes against Kym and Graziano, that meant they had won the majority vote and would remain in the competition regardless, but head judge Shirley Ballas also said she would have decided to save Kym and Graziano.
Shirley said: “I also felt both couples were 100 per cent committed, perfect performances today.” But the couple with a little more technical skill was Kym and Graziano and that’s who I would save.
Asked by Tess Daly about his time on the show, Matt said: “It’s been an amazing experience, I’ve been in America for 25 years.”
“Thank you judges for your candor, you have helped me in many ways, my posture – Anton, I am more aware of it.
“This lovely lady next to me, a world champion with all the patience. I’m so honored to have danced with you, and everyone who’s still here, I love you guys, go ahead guys.
Happy: They both seemed to be in their element during the Saturday night performance
Nadiya was then asked if she had any words for her partner, she said, “First of all, I’m so grateful to have been able to teach and dance with a music icon.
“But, more important than that, I had the privilege of knowing Matt, for who you really are. Few people know you and you are a beautiful soul, a very kind human and a true gentleman.
Saturday’s live show saw the celebrities go all out again with new routines in week four.
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał danced an Equator Salsa by Sash and received a standing ovation from the audience. The judges awarded them the highest score of the series, a near-perfect 39.
Entertaining: Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova battled their way to 20 points, with Shirley Ballas saying: “There’s no denying you’re 100% committed to this competition. I see you’ve got it in your eyes and you’re want to improve
Motsi said: “You have so much pace. You close the house! while Shirley added, “You are so humbled by receiving your feedback, good or bad.” You are Cool Dad now. It was perfect.
Jayde Adams burst into tears after she and Karen Hauer danced the American Smooth to Wind Beneath My Wings to Bette Midler, the comedian opening up about how it reminds her of her late sister Jenna, who died in 2011 of an inoperable brain tumor. They got 31 points.
In Jayde’s VT she said: “The lyrics really resonate…she was two years older than me and she died 11 years ago. I didn’t just lose a sister, I lost a better one. friend, a dance partner. This song in particular is very special to me and my family and I hope I can do it justice this week.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Jayde Adams burst into tears as she dedicated the American Smooth to her late sister Jenna and topped the charts on Saturday’s show – with a teary-eyed Shirley Ballas calling the comedian ‘her hero’
After the routine, a teary-eyed Shirley Ballas said, “I feel like you are my hero. You have represented this number with everyone who has lost a loved one. I’m really emotional. I’m sure your sister would be proud of you.
Then speaking to Claudia Winkleman, Jayde broke down in hysterical tears, saying, “Something she said to my mum before she died, ‘Do you think people are going to forget me?’ You just said her name on it and… ‘I’m so lucky to be able to do this because so many people are losing people and grieving is so hard.
Being able to keep the promise that we wouldn’t let people forget it is the greatest gift. Elsewhere, Will Mellor – who had been stricken with illness during the week – and Nancy Xu danced the Rumba to Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift’s The Joker And The Queen – which earned them a score of 23.
Talented: Next, Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima, who danced the 32-point samba
In his VT, the EastEnders star said: “On Monday I walked into training and after a few hours I felt funny. I caught a terrible virus.
Sunday’s Result Show opener featured a passionate and dramatic number from the professionals to Lana Del Ray’s Young and Beautiful.
There was also a special musical performance by George Ezra who performed his single “Dance All Over Me”.
The remaining twelve couples will then take to the dance floor when Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday October 22 at 6.40pm for its BBC 100 Special, with the results airing Sunday October 23 at 6.45pm on BBC One.
Sensational: Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał danced a Salsa à l’Équateur by Sash and received a standing ovation from the audience. The judges awarded them the highest score of the series, a near-perfect 39.
