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Charlotte Tutton

Strictly's Judi Love voted off after defiant return - as fans reel over dance off

Judi Love was the latest star to be booted off Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Sunday evening, while viewers were surprised to see who she was up against in the bottom two.

The Loose Women favourite and her professional dance partner Graziano di Prima found themselves in the dreaded dance off again.

After missing last week's show due to Judi testing positive for Covid-19, the pair bounced back on Saturday night with their latest routine.

But it sadly wasn't enough to get the needed votes from the public, as they were confirmed to be dancing again by host Tess Daly.

They weren't alone though, as Tess confirmed they would be competing against Olympian Adam Peaty and his pro partner Katya Jones.

Judi Love was the latest star to be booted off Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Sunday evening (BBC)

Both couples had faced critique from the judges, mainly Craig Revel Horwood, and they also both ranked towards the bottom of the leaderboard.

That said, some viewers found it surprising to see Adam and Katya in the bottom two - as others predicted Judi's very recent battle with Covid might have proved a disadvantage for her this week.

As both pairings performed again, they could do nothing but wait to learn their fates from the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing waved goodbye to Judi Love and Graziano di Prima after the latest dance off (BBC)

Craig and his fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas all took it in turns to reveal who they were choosing to save.

It was an unanimous decision though, as all four judges revealed they would be saving Katya and Adam, and therefore sending Judi and Graziano home.

Judge Craig said of his decision: "I think it’s a tough year for celebrities to sign up for Strictly, there is so much dance talent that you are competing with.

"All that being said, I have a personal preference and that personal preference, on their dance tonight, is Adam and Katya."

Motsi added: "I have to say that dance off was really great, it was great to watch both couples dancing on the dancefloor.

"The decision was made for me and so I have to say that the couple that I will be saving is Adam and Katya."

Olympian Adam Peaty and his pro partner Katya Jones joined Judi in the dance off (Keiron McCarron/BBC/PA Wire)

Meanwhile Anton commented: "When these two couples danced these dances last night, I gave them the same mark.

"Watching them tonight, they both made mistakes, but the couple who pushed through with their routine in a stronger way is Adam and Katya."

This confirmed Judi would be going home, while Adam is through for another week.

Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays with the results show on Sundays on BBC One.

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