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Strictly star Ellie Taylor pays tribute to Johannes Radebe after 'wild ride' on show

"Thank you, Jojo for the some of the most special months of my life."

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Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor has shared a lovely message for her professional partner following last night's (November 27) elimination.

The comedian was paired with pro dancer Johannes Radebe and was eliminated following a dance-off against Fleur East and Vito Coppola.

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Taking to Instagram after her exit, Taylor shared a video of her best, funniest moments with Radebe, joking he's been the best "boyfriend" she's ever had.

"A wild flipping ride I never imagined would last as long as it did. @johannesradebe you are the best boyfriend I've ever had," Taylor wrote.

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"Thank you for your laughter, your awful lyric learning and for letting me stare blankly into your beautiful face for 8 hours a day as you teach me what is left and what is right.

"Thank you for helping me make peace with my lankiness and making me believe that maybe I can in fact, despite a lifetime of telling myself otherwise, dance.

"Thank you, Jojo for the some of the most special months of my life. Thank you for absolutely everything. Except the Cha Cha. That was f**king awful."

Rabede also posted a tribute to his partner, writing: "This show is a magical journey of discovery and this year I got to share it with a wonderfully funny, witty, down to earth and much loved dancing partner."

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"We leave with some beautiful memories. From our first dance, until the last, you have been one of a kind. You have been my whole world for 10 weeks - what a truly delightful honour.

"Here's to my leading lady @elliejanetaylor, you are beautiful in many ways and I will miss dancing with you."

For one week only, Strictly Come Dancing airs on Friday (December 2) at 8pm on BBC One, with a results show on Saturday (December 3) at 5.40pm. Spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows also stream on BBC iPlayer.


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