Strictly Come Dancing has waved goodbye to its tenth contestant of the series.
Coronation Street and Waterloo Road actress Kym Marsh and pro partner Graziano Di Prima received their marching orders after performing in the dance-off against Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu.
Delivering his verdict, judge Craig Revel Horwood said: "It's always so difficult at this point of the competition, because both couples danced brilliantly, I don't want to see either couple go.
"I am really splitting hairs, but the couple I want to save, based just on the best dance tonight for me is Molly and Carlos."
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Asked by co-host Tess Daly if she had any final words to share, Kym replied: "Honestly I've loved every single second that I've been here. I never thought I'd get to this stage in a million years.
"I have to say, it's all down to this man [Graziano] here, he is just wonderful and he will be my friend forever.
"But what a journey it's been, this show is just wonderful, it shows you things about yourself you don't know, it shows you how tough you can be. Everybody, the crew, the celebs, the pros, costume, make up, everyone is amazing.
"I've had the best time, so thank you."
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Returning the compliment, Graziano told the soap star: "I will be part of your family forever, I think we became friends from the very first day.
"I know you've learnt how to dance, but I have learnt so much from you, you are a warrior. You're going to be in my heart forever, we're going to be together many times, because I know I have found a friend for life."
Strictly Come Dancing returns for its live semi-final next Sunday (December 11). Spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows also stream on BBC iPlayer.
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