'I'm gutted': Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo pulls out of Splash! after injuring himself... but not before giving one last flash of his trunks
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The 24-year-old announced the news live on Saturday night's episode of the show, admitting he was 'gutted' to not be able to continue.
TV presenter Gabby Logan announced to the audience that he'd not trained for this week's competition, before taking the mic over to him.
Sad news: Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo announces live on Tom Daley's Splash! show that he's had to pull out of the remainder of the competition after injuring himself
He then revealed he had hurt himself in last week's show after an old injury in his achilles' heel had returned thanks to him landing in the water awkwardly.
Anthony told his fans while looking downhearted: 'I'm gutted I just want to thank everybody. I really want to win but I've got to look after my career.
'I've been in a lot of pain all week. I want to become a world champion one day, I've got a long career ahead of me.
Show off: He said he felt he'd let his fans down... but made amends by giving one last flash of his trunks
'I feel like I've let the production team down and the fans down, you know.'
A VT was then shown of his efforts last week and showed himself in the hospital room then walking along with crutches.
But he ensured he made amends to any disappointed viewers by giving the audience in the arena and at home one last flash of his toned abs as he danced around poolside in his trunks.
He decided to reveal his latest specially designed one piece as he took off his bright green dressing gown.
Hospital room: The 24-year-old Olympian revealed he had to put his sporting career first and therefore decided to not risk further injuring himself
Out of the competition: Anthony revealed his decision live on Saturday night's show as he spoke to host Gabby Logan
No more: He spoke to Gabby in his green dressing gown before pleasing his fans by showing off his body once again
Clearly enjoying the attention and adamant on having one last moment in his trunks for the nation, Anthony happily flung his hands in the air and shook himself around while revealing all.
Although he wasn't the only celebrity to make an exit before next week's final.
It was a bad night for Charlotte Jackson, who failed to be put through after disappointing with her dive - thought to be as a result of her broken toe hindering her performance.
Benidorm actor Jake Canuso was also sent packing his trunks as she was also voted out of the series.
Fate dawning on him: Ogogo spoke in a VT on the show as he realised an old injury had resurface, aggravating his achilles' heel
Decision time: He was seen looking upset as he was forced to make the right decision and pull out of the semi final
Hobbling away: He was forced to use crutches last week but was able to show off his moves, away from the water, on Saturday night's show
With the help of the public vote, Linda Barker and Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards automatically made it the final following their stunning dives.
In next week's show, Linda, Eddie and Jake will have to perform a synchronized dive with their mentor Tom Daley.
But it's a shame for Agogo who had to suck out early after wowing during his performance on last week's show.
Another one bites the dust: He took centre stage in his vibrant green robe as he was asked about the injury
Crowd pleaser: Anthony's celebrity co-stars giggled and clapped as Gabby asked him to treat the audience to a sneak at his body anyway
He took home a bronze medal during the London 2012 Olympics after competing as a tough boxer.
But Ogogo, 24, looked less fearsome while competing in the Tom Daley diving show Splash! seven days ago to win his semi-final place.
The sportsman wore a pair of tiny swimming trunks which left little to the imagination once again.
Time's up: Charlotte Jackson and Jake Canuso were the two celebrities to be voted off on Saturday night, missing out on being in the final
Ready to dive: The newsreader spoke about how her broken toe had hindered her before failing to impress with her dive
Last dive: Charlotte looked nervous before discovering her fate at the end of the programme
Before he took to the diving board, Anthony wore a bright yellow dressing gown with a glittering gold trim while he sat by the pool.
But when it came to his dive, he stripped off to reveal his swimwear which consisted of a tiny piece of tight gold material with red stripes.
He tweeted: 'My oh my. The trunks I'm being forced to wear are small. Please eat well in advance, I don't want to be accountable for any regurgitation.'
And while Anthony seemed shy before the programme, viewers were delighted to see so much of the sporting hunk as he donned the trunks which were almost similar to the famously revealing gold hot pants of Kylie Minogue.
One tweeted: 'Anthony Ogogo in trunks is the ONLY reason anyone watched Splash tonight.'
Another added: 'Anthony Ogogo's trunks are by far the best thing about splash ;) #hotathletebod. (sic)'
And one other Twitter user called for the boxer to empty his wardrobes and wear nothing but the trunks in future.
They wrote: 'Yes @AnthonyOgogo. Just, yes. Forget the diving. Just wear the trunks AT ALL TIMES! X (sic)'
The big reveal: Anthony Ogogo's tiny swimming trunks left little to the imagination after he peeled off his dressing gown during Tom Daley diving show Splash! on Saturday night
Peeling off: Anthony gave viewers an eyeful when he removed his yellow dressing gown and unveiled his skimpy swimwear ahead of his dive
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