'She deserves to be here more than me': Kirsty Gallacher is the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after facing Jamelia in the dreaded dance-off

PUBLISHED: 20:15, 1 November 2015 | UPDATED: 21:09, 1 November 2015

Her performance was described as a 'mess' on Saturday night.

And it seems that the public agreed with the judges, as Kirsty Gallacher, 39, became the fifth celebrity - and the first woman - to leave Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night.

Facing Jamelia, 34, in the dance-off, all four judges opted to save the Loose Women panellist - sending the Sky Sports presenter home.

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Given the boot: Kirsty Gallacher, 39, became the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night

Before finding out she'd be dancing for her place in the competition, the former pop princess found herself in the safe confines of the middle of the leaderboard with a solid 26 points after an energetic Jive.

But it wasn't enough to win over the public as, with the points combined with the judges' scores, she faced the dreaded dance-off for a third time.

Speaking on Sunday, Jamelia said: 'I think I've come to the conclusion that maybe the public don't like me. They're not voting. I just want to show the judges what I can do.'

Last two: Facing Jamelia, 34, in the dance-off, all four judges opted to save the Loose Women panellist - sending the Sky Sports presenter home

Fighting to stay: Jamelia looked absolutely elated to be staying in the competition after surviving the dance-off for a third time

Another chance: Kirsty gave it her all when she performed her Charleston again, after earning just 17 points on Saturday night

Third time unlucky: Speaking on Sunday, Jamelia said: 'I think I've come to the conclusion that maybe the public don't like me. They're not voting. I just want to show the judges what I can do'

Her dance partner Tristan MacManus defended her, saying: 'They love you so much, they just want to see you again.'

Tess Daly argued that perhaps the viewers felt that because she was in the middle of the leaderboard, they didn't need to vote for her.

Darcey Bussell advised her, before her performance: 'Don't forget to breathe, or get overexcited. The dance has to build. But you were rocking it.'

Bruno added: 'I don't understand, you shouldn't be here. Your timing was very good, you're likable. You just need to sharpen those flicks. As a performer, as a concept, it was great.'

Kirsty was second to find out she'd be in the dance-off, and landed second from the bottom of the leaderboard on Saturday night after her Charleston with partner Brendan Cole earned them just 17 points.

A mess: Kirsty was second to find out she'd be in the dance-off, and landed second from the bottom of the leaderboard on her Saturday after her Charleston with partner Brendan Cole earned them just 17 points

At the time, judge Bruno Tonioli said: 'You made mince meat out of that. What a mess.'

Speaking before the dance-off, Kirsty said: 'I know what I did wrong and I have to rectify that immediately. I want to stay.'

Craig advised her: 'This is a perfect opportunity, a second chance to show the world exactly what you're made of. Be strong and be proud of yourself.'

Len added: 'Rectify the mistakes and the swivel, come out and give it your all. Go on girl.'

Before the dance-off, both contestants admitted they were going to give it their best shot.

Giving her all: Before the dance-off, Kirsty admitted: 'I so want to stay, I really do. I'm so annoyed I made that error. I'm having the best time'

Talented: Jamelia performed her Jive for a second time, which won over all of the judges

Kirsty admitted: 'I so want to stay, I really do. I'm so annoyed I made that error. I'm having the best time.'

Jamelia said: 'I'm seeing it now as another opportunity to get it right and do a good performance.'

But the judges unanimously agreed to save Jamelia for a third time, after admitting both contestants 'raised their game enormously.'

After the announcement made, Kirsty said she felt Jamelia deserves to stay in the competition more than her.

Sent home: The judges unanimously agreed to save Jamelia for a third time, after admitting both contestants 'raised their game enormously'

Humble: She told hosts Tess and Claudia: 'It's been a wonderful experience, but Jamelia deserves it far more than me'

She told hosts Tess and Claudia: 'It's been a wonderful experience, but Jamelia deserves it far more than me.'

She added: 'Brendan's been incredible, and I really mean that. I've exceeded my own expectations. I didn't expect to win.'

Her dance partner responded: 'I've seen someone who's had no dance or performing experience turn it around, I'm so proud of her.'

Teamwork: Brendan said of Kirsty: 'I've seen someone who's had no dance or performing experience turn it around, I'm so proud of her'

Meanwhile, Jeremy Vine looked absolutely elated to have got through to next week, after being the first name to be announced.

He said afterwards: 'I'm so grateful for the votes we've had. Craig's 4 meant a lot to us.'

Georgia May Foote, who landed top of the leaderboard on Saturday night with her tantalising Tango, also seemed overjoyed.

She said: 'This is the best night of my life. It's been a hard week, but we got there and we did it.'

Surprising news: Meanwhile, Jeremy Vine looked absolutely elated to have got through to next week, as he was the first name to be announced

High expectations: He said afterwards: 'I'm so grateful for the votes we've had. Craig's 4 meant a lot to us'

'Best night': Georgia May Foote, who landed top of the leaderboard on Saturday night with her tantalising Tango, also seemed overjoyed

And despite landing bottom of the leaderboard on Saturday night with just 13 points, Carol Kirkwood made it straight through to next week.

Also on Sunday night's results show, James Morrison performed his song Demons, which is taken from his new album Higher Than Here.

Kirsty follows Iwan Thomas, Anthony Ogogo, Daniel O'Donnell and Ainsley Harriott to leave the competition.

Must have fans: And despite landing bottom of the leaderboard on Saturday night with just 13 points, Carol Kirkwood made it straight through to next week

Singer/songwriter: Also on Sunday night's results show, James Morrison performed his song Demons, which is taken from his new album Higher Than Here

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Kirsty Gallacher is the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after facing Jamelia in the dreaded dance-off

'She deserves to be here more than me': Kirsty Gallacher is the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after facing Jamelia in the dreaded dance-off