Richie Strictly

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Richie Anderson becomes the second contestant to leave the 2022 show after facing Fleur East in the dreaded dance off.

Giovanni was then asked if he had any words for his partner, Richie and said: "I have to say it's been an honour to be able to dance with you because I know how much you love Strictly Come Dancing, you really are a superfan. I want to thank all my family and friends and my other half Dean who is in the audience, I love you so much.” "Neither couple deserved to be in bottom two!" Neither should have been in the dance-off." Neither Fleur nor Richie should be in the bottom two." BBC viewers at home took to social media to share their thoughts, with many believing neither Richie nor Fleur should have been in the bottom two to begin with. Anton Du Beke then chose to save Fleur and Vito. Motsi Mabuse also chose to save Fleur and Vito. Despite Fleur and Vito winning the majority vote, Head Judge Shirley Ballas was asked who she would have saved. Following their performances, Craig Revel-Horwood chose to save Fleur and Vito. Explaining his decision, he said: "Well I thought that was a well danced dance off. It comes after Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington became the first to be voted off last week.

The second celebrity was voted off Strictly - but fans weren't happy with the judges.

And LyVa said: "Can I just say, the crazy judges scoring is to blame for putting the two couples in the dance off." Doddsy said: "Odd that the judges don’t think their ridiculous scoring and obvious favouritism doesn’t push viewers in the opposite direction." Julia said: "This is what happens when you have the judges playing silly b****** with the scoring pandering to the audience." Richie then performed his routine with partner Giovanni Pernice for the second time after [Saturday evening's live show.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) During the judges' comments on Saturday evening, head judge Shirley Ballas joked: "I don't think I'll ever look at Giovanni the same again," after the pair donned Lion King costumes for their performance. [in the dance-off](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing).

First Richie and his dance partner Giovanni Pernice performed their Samba to Hakuna Matata from The Lion King. Then, Fleur East and her dance partner Vito ...

[Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. I also want to thank this guy [Giovanni] as well, he’s been so amazing, and i feel so lucky that I’ve got to dance with you every day. Agreeing with the others, Anton said: "Well I thought that was a well danced dance off. I want to thank all my family and friends and my other half Dean who is in the audience, I love you so much.” Speaking about his Strictly experience, Richie said: "Do you know what as a strictly fan I always thought it was a magical thing to be a part of , and being here it really is and it’s not just the people that you see on camera, the judges, and you and Claud and the amazing people that I’ve got to meet on this show. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/podcasts/) with Jane Garvey. Not only are you a fantastic dancer but you are also a fantastic guy on top of that. [Richie Anderson](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/richie-anderson-strictly-choose-partner-newsupdate/) and [Fleur East](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/fleur-east-strictly-come-dancing-2022-contestant-newsupdate/) had received the fewest votes and would therefore have to perform again. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Vito Coppola](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/vito-coppola-strictly-2022-professional-dancer/) performed their American Smooth to Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid, in a bid to impress the judging panel, including [Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/strictly-come-dancing-2020-judges/). [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/strictly-come-dancing-2022-release-date/) continued this evening with the results show, which saw a second celebrity in the [Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/strictly-come-dancing-2022-line-up/) eliminated.

But after the judges' scores were combined with the votes from the public, both couples had to dance again and fight to stay in the competition.

I want to thank all my family and friends and my other half Dean who is in the audience, I love you so much.” It’s been a shame its been too short for us but I hope you’ve enjoyed every single second of it, and it stays in your heart forever. The people behind the scenes in hair, make up, costume, Tasha our runner, Stef, Jas, everybody. “I also want to thank this guy [Giovanni] as well, he’s been so amazing, and I feel so lucky that I’ve got to dance with you every day. [Craig Revel Horwood](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/craig-revel-horwood), [Motsi Mabuse](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/motsi-mabuse) and [Anton Du Beke](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/anton-du-beke) all voted to save Fleur and Vito, meaning that Richie and Giovanni were eliminated. [Fleur East](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/fleur-east) and her partner [Vito Coppola](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/Vito-Coppola).