Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed it is going to be ‘the most incredible final ever’ as the final four was confirmed in Sunday night’s semi-final episode.
Fans were over the moon as Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri and Sarah Hadland became Strictly’s 2024 finalists.
Viewers also poked fun at Pete Wicks after he was voted off during the eleventh results show of the series, admitting: ‘I wonder if Pete Wicks is on the plane to Australia already!’
It could be the perfect time for the former TOWIE star, 36, who has told pals he would like to ‘make it official’ with Maura Higgins, 34, to catch the next flight out to see his new love interest following her I’m A Celeb exit..
Taking to X, one fan cheekily quipped: ‘I wonder if Pete’s on the place to Australia already? The #ImACeleb party and Maura are probably waiting for him. #Strictly’.
Pete’s Strictly exit follows hot on the heels of Maura’s own elimination from I’m A Celeb this weekend, after which she made a bold public declaration about her feelings for the TOWIE star.
Strictly fans claimed it is going to be ‘the most incredible final ever’ as the final four was confirmed in Sunday night’s semi-final episode, as Pete Wicks was voted off
It could be the perfect time for Pete, who has told pals he would like to ‘make it official’ with Maura Higgins, 34, to catch the next flight out to see her in time for the I’m A Celeb reunion
During her time on I’m A Celeb Maura revealed that she had been dating Pete before entering the jungle, but admitted she wasn’t sure if they were in a relationship.
And appearing on This Morning on Friday she shared her excitement to see Pete and admitted he had been so supportive.
She confessed: ‘Honestly he’s been so supportive.I didn’t know if he was still in Strictly, I’m so proud of him and he’s proud of me and I can’t wait to see him.’
Alison then cheekily asked if he could be a bridesmaid at the pair’s wedding – with Maura giggling before agreeing to the request: ‘Yes, you can be a bridesmaid Alison.’
Meanwhile, fans praised Strcitly’s star-studded final four and shared their relief that the ‘right four ended up in the final’.
Some wrote: ‘CHRIS AND DIANNE ARE STRICTLY FINALISTS!!!!!! #strictly’,
‘All the shocking results, but the right 4 ended up in the final eventually’,
‘obvs my vote is for chris and dianne, but i’d genuinely be over the moon for any of these final 4 to lift the glitterball. we are in for one of the most incredible finals for SURE!! i cannot wait #Strictly’,
‘Sad to see Pete Wicks go from #Strictly He’s had a great journey Showed & danced Go Pete It is the right final though & was all very emotional’,
‘Very much looking forward to the final. All deserve to be there but my heart and my winners are Chris and Dianne ❤️’.
Pete and Jowita Przystał left at the Semi-Final stage of the competition, following a dance off against Tasha and Aljaž Škorjanec.
Both couples took to the ballroom floor again, with Tasha and Aljaž performing their Waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.
Then, Pete and Jowita performed their Argentine Tango to Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve.
Viewers also poked fun at Pete Wicks after he was voted off during the eleventh results show of the series, admitting: ‘I wonder if Pete Wicks is on the plane to Australia already!’
Meanwhile, fans praised the star-studded final four and shared their relief that the ‘right four ended up in the final’
Pete and Jowita Przystał left at the Semi-Final stage of the competition, following a dance off against Tasha and Aljaž Škorjanec
Both couples took to the ballroom floor again, with Tasha and Aljaž performing their Waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts, with Craig Revel Horwood kicking things off by saving Tasha and Aljaž
Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke saved also Tasha and Aljaž, giving them the majority vote and signalling the end of Pete and Jowita’s time on the show.
Head Judge Shirley Ballas also agreed and said she would have decided to save Tasha and Aljaž.
When asked by Tess about his time in the competition Pete said: ‘It’s been wild. I’ve been quite honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this [Strictly] in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I am so, so glad that I did it!
‘You don’t always have to be the best, but if you enjoy something then why shouldn’t you have a go at it? I’ve tried my best from day one, I said I was in for a penny, in for a pound and I’ve done it, it’s been beautiful.’
Turning to Polish dance partner Jowita, he added: ‘There’s a lot of things I’m going to take away from this, but one of the most special things is you [to Jowita] and I mean that, because you’re one of the most incredible people – not just as a dancer – but as a person.
‘You’ve been a ray of sunshine for me. You’ve helped me through things in the past three months that I didn’t think I could do and you made me believe in myself and that means more to me than anything.’
Jowita said: ‘I just want to say thank you, thank you for the trust you have given me since day one.
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When asked by Tess about his time in the competition Pete said: ‘It’s been wild. I’ve been quite honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this [Strictly] in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I am so, so glad that I did it!’
The former TOWIE star described dance partner Jowita as ‘one of the most incredible people – not just as a dancer – but as a person’
The remaining four couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the competition’s Grand Final
‘I know it wasn’t easy, but with your hard work, your commitment and your heart, which is the most amazing thing, you were winning every week!
‘For me, every dance was special… even the Cha Cha in Blackpool!
‘Remember on day one you said ‘I’m not going to stay long in this competition because I cannot dance’ but now I can say to you, yes you can.’
Sunday’s results show also feature two musical performances; Becky Hill sung her powerful single Indestructible, while Raye also took the stage with her stunning track Genesis, Pt. III.
The remaining four couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the competition’s Grand Final.
The finalists will each perform three dances: their favourite dance of the series, the judge’s pick and a spectacular show dance.
The Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final returns live on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 14 December at 18:00.
