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TV star becomes latest contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

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  • TV presenter Ross King and his professional partner Jowita Przystal have been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
  • They were the second couple to leave the competition after losing a dance-off against Eastenders actor Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon on Sunday, 12 October.
  • Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke all voted to save Sopal and Caillon, a decision head judge Shirley Ballas concurred with.
  • King expressed his gratitude for his time on the show, thanking his partner, the judges, and the crew, stating he "loved every single minute".
  • His elimination followed him receiving the lowest score of 19 points during Saturday's Movie Week live show.
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