BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'gutted' as they spot star's 'unexpected' reaction as exit confirmed

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were gutted after Jamie Borthwick departed the show. The EastEnders star was partnered with Michelle Tsiakkkas in this year's race for the glitterball.

The two danced a Foxtrot to Stand By Me on Week 10 of the BBC contest. However, they were forced to dance again to try and stay in the competition as they were voted in this week's bottom two.

Jamie was philosophical about being in the bottom two as he unexpectedly said he was pleased to be dancing once again. The soap star said: "It's part of the show. I'm kind of a bit, in a funny way, I'm pleased I'm experiencing it. I've had the high of the top of the leaderboar , low of the bottom of the leaderboard."

Viewers following the show on social media platform X thought Jamie's relaxed response meant he was ready to leave. A viewer named Mads said: "Jamie being pleased he’s in the dance off he’s so over this show bless him"

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Jamie was up against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe in the final two. The judges voted to save Montell and bring Jamie's Strictly journey to an end.

Fans following the show on social media platform X were devastated after the exit was confirmed and wished Jamie was in Musical's Week. Vicki said: "Jamie shouldn't have been in the dance off, let alone be the one going home"

Emma posted: "I'm so upset!! He didn't deserve to go. Neither him nor Montell should have been in the dance off Hold your head high, Jamie. You were an absolute delight to watch every week"

Geography_KL said: "I’m gutted to see Jamie go." Geraldine commented: "So gutted for Jamie and Michelle" @Tellychat commented: "am so gutted for Jamie and Michelle he was definitely worthy of a place in the final. Such a shame"