Russell Grant bows out of 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Published Nov 20 2011, 20:00 GMT | By Daniel Sperling
Russell Grant has become the seventh celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing.The celebrity astrologer and his professional partner Flavia Cacace were eliminated following yesterday's live Wembley Arena special.
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Grant landed in the bottom two alongside Holly Valance and a returning Artem Chigvintsev, who was absent from the show last week after suffering a spinal injury in training.
Speaking to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman following his axing, Grant commented: "Every show I've done has been a highlight, it's been fantastic. The public have been great, the audiences have been great. I've learnt from the judges, I've listened to the judges… but most of all I've had the most fantastic partner in Flavia."
Cacace added: "I completely agree with everyone out there who absolutely loves you because you are a true inspiration. It has been an absolute pleasure and joy partnering you."
60-year-old Grant has been plagued with injury during his appearance on the show and recently underwent keyhole surgery to correct a knee issue.
Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday (November 26) at 7pm on BBC One.
Gone at the right time getting serious now. Did you know he used to live in Wembley? ;-) Ola was good value in that outfit on Satuday night @@:-D
November 21st 2011 at 8:16am
He was entertaining however in terms of development and technique he was far behind all others. There is only so many times you can run around flailing arms everywhere in the hope that the public will vote only on the entertainment value.
November 21st 2011 at 7:36am
It is a dance competition and it would be wrong for those celebrities who were trying their best to learn the dances and stay loyal to the dance to be eliminated for not being "as funny" as Russell. He certainly entertained me in the early stages but after a while I got bored and I think Saturday was 1 week to much so I am glad he went and now we can have a proper competition.
November 21st 2011 at 5:25am
I'm sure he seen it comming...
November 21st 2011 at 12:29am
Thank goodness, entertaining for a while but it was time to go.
November 20th 2011 at 10:25pm