Strictly Come Dancing to have first all-female final EVER... as Patrick Robinson is voted off during the semis
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Patrick Robinson has become the latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing, making the finals an all-female affair for the first time.
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Abbey Clancy and Susanna Reid all made it through while Natalie Gumede survived a dance off with Robinson during Sunday night's eviction to dance again for the Strictly trophy.
This week's semi-final saw each couple perform two dance routines, a ballroom and a latin dance.
Exit: Patrick Robinson was voted off Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night's show, meaning that the programme will have its first all-female final in history
The judges' scores were combined with the results of the viewers' votes to decide the lowest scoring two couples facing the dance off.
Final dance: Patrick and Anyapose for a shot backstage
Robinson and his partner Anya Garnis faced Sunday night's dance off for the third time, while Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev were in the bottom two for the first time in the series.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts with Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Toniolo all choosing to save Gumede and her partner.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges and would also have saved the couple.
Looking back at his time on the show, Casualty star Robinson said: 'I've had an incredible journey, an incredible time, what an experience.
'Anya Garnis is just an incredible dancer, an incredible choreographer
'My highlight really may be a surprise, but being in the training room was the place I had the most fun and the most hard work, so being here was just the icing on the cake.'
Garnis had nothing but praise for her celebrity dance partner.
'You surprised me, you delivered week after week, but more than anything you inspired me so much,' she told him.
End of the line: Robinson and his partner Anya Garnis faced Sunday night's dance off for the third time, while Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev were in the bottom two for the first time in the series
In it to win it: Abbey Clancy is one of the four remaining girls hoping to take home the glitterball trophy
Finishing touches: Abbey has her make-up and hair finished off
Safe for another week: Brendan Cole and Sophie Ellis-Bextor appeared stunned that they had made it through to the final of the show
Competition: Sophie smiles for the camera while Susanna appears intent with something on her phone
'I couldn't have done it without you. I think from my heart that you are a true artist. Thank you for your hard work.'
His exit leaves Bextor, Clancy, Reid and Gumede to compete in the first ever all-female Strictly final next weekend.
The couples' magical performances were complemented by a real magician, Dynamo, who featured on Sunday night's show.
Tipped for the top: Natalie Gumede is one of the main favourites to win
'I am blown away by the amount of hard work all the guys are putting in, they are all brilliant. Perhaps one day I'll get my dancing shoes on again,' Dynamo said.
The renowned magician then quipped: 'Without wanting to spoil it this is the semi-final week and I already know who is going to win Strictly this year - I think it will surprise you all.'
Grammy Award winning artist Celine Dion also performed her single Breakaway.
Dancing to the top spot? Susanna Reid was saved from being voted off, despite her 'messy' routine on Saturday night's show
Beautiful in blue: Susanna looked incredible with her short curly hair and sparkling blue dress
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