Strictly’s Vicky Pattison addresses mystery absence from It Takes Two following elimination

‘Hope things are OK,’ wrote one worried fan on social media

Strictly Come Dancing eliminee Vicky Pattison, who was eliminated from the contest on Sunday night, has addressed her absence from Monday night’s episode of spin-off show It Takes Two, after fans expressed their worry.

Eliminated contestants on the BBC One dance competition traditionally appear on It Takes Two on Monday nights, a day after they are booted from the contest. However, It Takes Two host Fleur East sparked speculation after making an ambiguous comment about Pattinson and her partner Kai Widdrington at the start of last night’s episode.

“This weekend we sadly said goodbye to Vicky and Kai,” East said. “They can’t be with us tonight but will be joining us later on in the week.”

Fans expressed their confusion on X/Twitter.

“No Vicky & Kai on It Takes Two tonight. Hope things are OK,” wrote one person.

Vicky Pattison and her dance partner Kai Widdrington failed to impress the judges enough to stick around for the upcoming Blackpool show (BBC)

Another added: “You mean I just spent the last half an hour rushing to get Vicky’s stats breakdown done and they’re not even on #ItTakesTwo tonight?!”

On her Instagram, Pattison clarified that all is well, confirming that she was unable to make the appearance due to prior birthday commitments. The Geordie Shore star turned 38 on Sunday.

Alongside photographs of Pattison blowing out the candles on a massive birthday cake, she wrote: “A gorgeous evening celebrating with my friends and family! Sorry if anyone was expecting to see me on It Takes Two tonight!”

She continued: “My lovely Strictly family gave me the night off to enjoy my birthday! Me and [Kai Widdrington] will be on [It Takes Two] Wednesday and I can’t wait!”

Pattison explained her ‘It Takes Two’ absence on her Instagram (Vicky Pattison)

Pattison and Widdrington were eliminated from the competition on Sunday, after their jive failed to impress the judges. A decision was made, following a dance-off, to put through the pair’s rivals Balvinder Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon.

“I let my nerves get in the way,” Pattison told co-host Tess Daly in her exit interview, having been noticeably anxious during the results show. “I’m so, so gutted.”

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Pattison’s exit was particularly saddening as next week’s Strictly shows take place in Blackpool, a special week considered a high point for dancers and their partners on the show.