Strictly Come Dancing results: Kirsty Gallacher out after failing to impress with Halloween Charleston

They faced Jamelia and Tristan MacManu in the dreaded dance-off

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While Carol Kirkwood may have been the bookies favourite to leave Strictly Come Dancing after her low scoring rumba in Saturday night’s Halloween-themed night, it was Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher who left the competition.

Kirsty and partner Brendan Cole's Charleston to Bad Romance by Lady Gaga had only scored 17 the previous night, with Bruno saying: "You made mincemeat out of that, what a mess, it went wrong but you saved it by the skin of your teeth.”

They faced Jamelia and professional partner Tristan MacManus in the dance off, Jamelia doing the Jive to “The Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is the second week in a row the British singer has been in the bottom two, having faced off competition from Ainsley Harriott the previous Sunday.

It was a unanimous decision from the judges who all decided Kirsty’s dance was the weaker of the two, Craig saying: “Well both couples actually raised their game enormously and it was just so wonderful to see everyone dancing like that but I would like to save Jamelia and Tristan.”

Darcey added: “Again they did perform so much better, they upped their game and it’s very hard but the couple I would like to save is Jamelia and Tristan.”

After hearing the judges results, Kirsty was asked by host Tess Dal if she had enjoyed his time on the show, she said: “It’s been a wonderful experience but Jamelia deserves it more than me and I really mean that, she’s a very natural dancer. I did my best but it was time to go!

“My Strictly highlight was the Viennese Waltz, it was a wonderful week and it went really well, it felt great and it was a good dance for me.

“I just want to say thank you to Brendan who’s been incredible and I really mean that. He’s an incredible friend and dancer and so supportive.”

Brendan added: “When we got partnered up together I was very excited and I’ve seen somebody who had no dance experience and not really any performing experience, turn it around and become quite a performer. I’m so proud of that last performance and I’m proud of you.”

James Morrison also performed, singing his new single “Demons”. He was joined on the dance floor by professional dancers Kristina Rihanoff and Gleb Savchenko.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 7th November at 6.30pm, the results show on Sunday 8th November at 7.15pm on BBC One will pay a tribute to Remembrance Day.