Strictly Come Dancing sees fourth celebrity exit after tense dance-off as star makes final dig

Strictly Come Dancing was back on our screens on Sunday night with the fourth celebrity leaving the show after a tense dance off

Strictly Come Dancing has said goodbye to its fourth celebrity following a nail-biting dance-off.

JB Gill and Amy Dowden found themselves dancing once more against Paul Merson and Karen Hauer in the dance-off, having ended up in the bottom two. The decision was left to the four judges - Anton du Beke, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse - who were asked to choose who they wanted to remain in the competition.

Unanimously, they all voted for JB and Amy to stay. Consequently, it was time for Paul and Karen to say their goodbyes to the Strictly dance floor. However, before his final exit, Paul couldn't resist one last jibe at his beloved Arsenal's rival team, Tottenham.

When quizzed by host Tess Daly about his experience on the show, he responded: "It's been really good. For anybody I talk to, I would say you've got to go on this show. It's amazing - everybody," before humorously adding: "There's a Tottenham fan over there called Lincoln and even he's nice!"

He then turned his compliments towards his professional dance partner Karen, saying: "It's been amazing, honestly, amazing. I loved every minute of it, I've had a great teacher. She's been amazing, absolutely amazing and I couldn't wish for a better coach.

"I've loved every minute of it. I can dance now - I've won because I can dance, I couldn't dance before and I can half dance now."

Karen was full of praise for Paul, explaining he was what Strictly was about. She said: "Absolutely, you've been a joy. I've never giggled this much. My abs are really tight now. I am so proud of you. Every week you have showed up, you have improved.

"You're what Strictly is about and I want to thank you for bringing such joy and just showing everyone that it is possible with a little bit of work and lots of giggles."

Strictly continues next week with a Halloween special, as the 11 remaining celebrities slip into their most frightful attire to groove to some of the all-time greatest Halloween hits.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday October 26th at 6.25pm