'We thought maybe we would be saved.... we were wrong': Vanessa Feltz becomes second star to exit Strictly Come Dancing
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Vanessa Feltz is the second celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing – but despite the blow she insisted her departure was not a ‘terrible tragedy.’
The 51-year-old TV presenter, who danced with professional James Jordan, lost out to fashion designer Julien Macdonald in a dance-off that she hoped she might win after Macdonald found himself in the bottom two for the second week running.
‘We thought maybe we would just dance for our lives and we might be saved by the judges, but we were wrong,’ Feltz said.
She's out: Vanessa Feltz dances her final dance with professional partner James Jordan on Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing
She and Jordan performed their tango to Lay All Your Love On Me by Abba in a bid to remain in the competition.
After both couples had danced, the judges delivered their verdicts with Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all choosing to save Macdonald.
Head judge Len Goodman said: ‘Funnily enough Vanessa, I thought you danced a little better in that second dance, however I would have gone for Julien and Janette.’
Reflecting on her exit, Feltz said: ‘Yes, I'm disappointed because it was a great, great pleasure to be part of the programme.
Mixed emotions: Vanessa discovers her fate while Julian McDonald can't hide his relief at making it to the next round
Comfort: Tess Daly was on hand to comfort Vanessa when she found out she would have to dance again
Phew: Those who knew they were safe sat and chatted to Claudia about making it through
'It was so much fun, and so enjoyable, and so great. So of course I'm sad, and I would have liked to have stayed as long as possible, but it wasn't to be obviously which is a big shame.
‘I think I was probably due to leave... If there had been one more week, or two more weeks, I think that would have been my limit.
‘I don't think it's a great personal tragedy. I was never exactly set to win the show, was I? Let's face it.’
Final countdown: It was the second time Julian had to dance in the bottom two
Over the moon: When Julian discovered he had made it through it couldn't hide his delight
All in this together: Julian moved in to hug Vanessa after she was voted out of the show
She described her time on the show as a ‘wonderful opportunity’ and gushed about her partner and all that comes with being a contestant on the BBC show.
‘I really, really tried hard. I really loved his company. I loved the dancing. I loved the clothes. I loved the people. I made some very good friends.
‘I loved being part of something that's so all encompassing. It's the Strictly bubble - when you're in it you can barely think of anything else,’ she said.
Showstopping: Andrea Bocelli performed When I Fall In Love during the show
Moving: The professional dancers set the stage alight with their elegant moves
Impressive: The professionals certainly showed how it was done at the beginning of the show
Feltz said the last few weeks have made her fitter, and said she was juggling more tasks than she thought was possible, adding: I've proved that I can get up at ten past four in the morning and be at work for 4.30am, do two radio shows, write a column, train for four, five, even six hours, and still be alive and survive, which I never thought I could do.'
Although disappointed, the presenter seemed content enough to move on with life post-Strictly.
‘I'll have to just get back to my real life and luckily I enjoy my real life, so that's not a terrible tragedy,’ she said, adding that she hoped Sophie Ellis-Bextor or Abbey Clancy would go on to win the competition.
Resolved: Vanessa took her exit on the chin and admitted she never thought she would win the show
Spinning around: But the dance couple's interpretation of the tango wasn't enough to save them
Emotional: Vanessa and James after they performed the tango on Saturday's show
Tears: The 51-year-old TV presenter wells up after her performance with professional dance partner James Jordan
Pleased: Natalie Gumede (L) looked full of beans following the show while Deborah Meaden seemed ready for bed
Well done dear: Sophie was seen holding on to her husband Richard Jones as they left
Relaxed: Craig Revel Horwood enjoyed a drink as he left while Rachel Riley looked in high spirits
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