BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'we have something very special' as unanimous decision causes show exit
by Jessica Sansome · Manchester Evening NewsMontell Douglas said she and Johannes Radebe have 'something very special' as they became the tenth couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair were hit with being in the dance-off for a third time in a row during Sunday night's (December 1) results show. During the quarter-final, which was also the show's Musicals Week special, Montell and Johannes delivered an emotion-packed rumba to I’m Here from The Color Purple.
But during the results show, Montell and Johannes sadly landed in the bottom two again following the public vote. They were defeated in the dance-off by former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
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The latter pairing appeared in the dance-off despite scoring the joint second highest with 38 for their Argentine tango to Ex-Wives from Six The Musical during the latest live show, while Montell and Johannes had received 32 out of a possible 40 for their routine.
The couples performed their dances for a second time on Sunday’s results show. After they reprised their performances, the judges unanimously decided to save Tasha and Aljaz, sending Montell and Johannes home just before the semi-final.
When asked by Tess about her professional dance partner Johannes, Montell said: "He [Johannes] has been amazing. Strictly has touched me in ways I never knew possible. I’m an Olympian and a Gladiator, but I have honestly struggled with confidence my whole life and being on the show, with the beautiful crew, the judges, the cast has just been such an honour."
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Johannes then went on to say: "I am so proud of you [Montell], because you are a non-dancer. But the one thing that you have done every single week is turn out beautiful dancing. So I want to say to you, thank you for respecting our art form of Ballroom and Latin. The way you handled it was like a true pro. You're my winner.”
Montell added: "I have to say thank you to you [Johannes] because I really have found a friend and a brother in this man. I mean it from the bottom of my heart, I hope he’s in my life forever, because we have something very special."
And fans were gutted to see them go. @ChrisJW1987 said: "I'm shell shocked and gutted for Montell. I had a feeling Tasha would claim this spot at some point." @HannahHoexter commented: "It makes sense of the two, Tasha was saved. Such a shame about Montell being in the dance off so much but I really liked her and thought she was very talented." @ANGELV1BEZ added: "Justice for montell and jojo actually #strictly."