STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left devastated as JJ Chalmers is voted off as Jamie Laing makes it to the semi-finals.
The presenter, 33, didn’t manage to save himself after landing in the bottom two with the Made In Chelsea star.
JJ and professional Amy Dowden only managed to score 20 points for their Charleston to Chitty Chitty Bang for Musicals Week.
Their second performance wasn’t enough to save them as the judges picked Jamie and Karen’s Jive to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
Craig chose Jamie, saying: “Well I think both couples danced to the best of their abilities and both couples upped their game considerably.
“But for me the best couple on the night that I would like to go through to semi finals – Jamie and Karen.”
Motsi Mabuse chose to save JJ and Amy, saying: “I actually think we saw two different dancing styles which both have their own qualities; both energetic, both so great at this dance off – very difficult decision. I saw a little hiccup with one dance, so I’m saving JJ and Amy.”
Shirley Ballas had the deciding vote – and chose to save Jamie and Karen.
Shirley said: “Both couples lifted their game, I adored both performances very very much, and both couples made small mistakes, both couples.
“But on a more powerful and through difficulty of choreography and through sheer determination, I’m going to save Jamie.”
Speaking about his time on the show, JJ said: “I’m unbelievably proud. I never thought I would make it this far, I’ve gotten half decent maybe at something which I had no clue about to begin with and I’ve enjoyed every second of it, it has just been an absolute blast.
“It’s just a privilege to be in this long. I mean this competition is insane! To be counted among that cast at this stage in particular means the world to me.
“It’s meant everything. It’s been an unbelievable challenge, well outside my comfort zone but I’ve had this one to just keep me in it and I can’t quite express what she means to me.”
Amy said of JJ: “Aw JJ it has been an absolute honour to be your partner and most importantly friend, throughout your Strictly experience.
“He is, and everybody would agree, one of the world’s most truest gentlemen.
“I honestly believe from working with JJ over the last few months I’ve become a better person and I’ve learned so much.
“The way he faces challenges with such strength and determination, you have helped me for the rest of my life on how to face my own personal challenges.
“And honestly I’m so proud of every single step you’ve performed on this floor, I just had the best time. I didn’t think I could possibly fall in love with Strictly any more and this year my heart is just beaming full of Strictly and that’s down to absolutely everybody and I love you all.”
Strictly fans were in tears at the emotional speech, with one person saying: “Big love for @JJChalmersRM, what a man. Gracious to the end. Must admit the end speeches reduced me to tears #Strictly”
Another added: “Awh although JJ was the weakest dancer he was definitely likeable and genuine. His and Amy’s speech’s at the end were lovely. I’ll miss him!”
A third remarked: “Awk @JJChalmersRM and @dowden_amy have been one of my favourite pairings this series, both of them demonstrating that their individual disabilities have not stopped them achieving incredible things. One of the most inspiring couples in #Strictly history I reckon”
Top of the leaderboard was HRVY and Janette, who scored an impressive 29 points.
