Who was the first to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2020?

Strictly Come Dancing has been back in our lives for just a couple of weeks.

And the time has come to wave goodbye to the first celebrity contestant.

Following last Saturday's first live show of the series when all couples took to the dance floor for the first time with no public vote, this week Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hosted the second live show as the couples tried to dazzle the fabulous Strictly judges.

The judges' scores this week were added to those from last week, and were then combined with the results of the viewers’ votes to decide the lowest scoring two couples facing the dance off.

Sadly, Jamie Laing and his dance partner Karen Hauer found themselves performing their American Smooth to Night and Day by Frank Sinatra to stay in the competition.

They were up against Jacqui Smith and her dance partner Anton Du Beke who performed their Samba to Help Yourself by Tom Jones in a bid to impress the judges and remain in the competition.

But somebody had to go and that was Jacqui and Anton after all three judges opted to save the other couple.

When asked by Tess about her time on the show, former home secretary Jacqui said: "I had the greatest adventure it's possible to imagine. 

"I'm just sorry I can't continue it with this man who has been absolutely fantastic and gorgeous to be with. But I don’t feel too much shame in losing to these guys because they are a fantastic bunch of dancers, they really are.

"So I'll be watching you and supporting you.

Jacqui and Anton performing on Saturday night's show (PA)

"To Anton I would like to say you have been just an absolute joy to be with.  I am so pleased and proud to have spent this time with you.

"And to everybody on the programme I don't think people realise just how brilliant the team is that put this programme together and if ever we need Strictly, we need it now so thank you so much."

Anton was asked if he had any words for Jacqui and said: "Well I've loved every second of being in the studio with you.  We have laughed, you have a shocking sense of humour I can’t begin to tell you. 

"You are just the best and I've loved it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Sunday’s Results show also featured a spooky routine from our sensational professional dancers, plus a musical performance from pop icon Sam Smith who performed their latest single, Diamonds.

The remaining eleven couples will take to the dancefloor next week in a spectacular Movie Special.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 7.25pm on BBC One.