Strictly Come Dancing’s Michelle Tsiakkas was dealt another brutal blow live on It Takes Two which left her ‘heartbroken.’

The professional dancer, 29, and her celebrity partner Jamie Borthwick were eliminated from the compeтιтion last weekend after a dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe. 

Appearing on the spin-off show with Katya Jones on Wednesday, presenter Janette Manrara revealed that Michelle was also out of this year’s professional challenge. 

The dancers had been tasked with who can perform the most Cha Cha Cha steps in 30 seconds. 

Unfortunately for Michelle, none of her 11 cha cha cha’s were counted as her feet were in the wrong place. 

Meanwhile, Katya managed to do 17 steps in 30 seconds but only three of her’s counted in the challenge.  

Strictly Come Dancing’s Michelle Tsiakkas (left) was dealt another brutal blow live on It Takes Two which left her ‘heartbroken’ (pictured with Katya Jones)

The professional dancer, 29, and her celebrity partner Jamie Borthwick were eliminated from the compeтιтion last weekend after a dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe

Elsewhere, Michelle shared a post to Instagram to thanks Jamie and fans of the programme. 

She wrote: ‘Ah partner, our journey sadly comes to an end. But what a journey it’s been. I meant it when I said that you have been the best first partner I could have wished for! 

‘Be proud…because we worked hard and really made the most of the time we had with you working 2 full on jobs at the same time.

‘This past week was your toughest yet with work, we realistically had 2 days to put it all together, and look what we achieved, a beautiful foxtrot which we both enjoyed dancing so much

‘This experience was both of our firsts, and we stuck by each other through the highs and lows and everything in between and that in itself is so special. I want to thank you for your trust in me as a teacher and your commitment every week on that dance floor. You ALWAYS gave 100%.

‘Working together felt like hanging out and having fun with your best buddy – and that’s what we’ve become. I’ve gained a brother for life from this experience and that to me is worth more than anything else. You have a pure and sensitive soul, never change. 

‘Simone Arena thank you for being by my side throughout and for your support and help whenever I needed it. Love you. I want to thank both mine and Jamie’s family. Your constant support and words of encouragement kept our spirits high and our drive strong xx

‘And of course, THANK YOU to everyone out there who supported us and voted for us along our beautiful journey. We were able to enjoy the most magical and joyous 10 weeks on Strictly thanks to you.’ 

Appearing on the spin-off show with Katya Jones on Wednesday, presenter Janette Manrara revealed that Michelle was also out of this year’s professional challenge

The dancers had been tasked with who can perform the most Cha Cha Cha steps in 30 seconds. Unfortunately for Michelle, none of her 11 cha cha cha’s were counted 

Jamie comforted his professional partner Michelle as she broke down in tears on Monday night’s It Takes Two, following their Strictly elimination.

The EastEnders actor, 30, and the dancer were overcome with emotional as they reflected on their journey.

Fans were left outraged, admitting ‘the wrong person was eliminated’ following Sunday night’s results show.

Despite winning the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2023, Jamie was the ninth celebrity to leave the compeтιтion.

As It Takes Two host Fleur East presented Jamie and Michelle with a video of their Strictly highlights, Michelle couldn’t hold back her tears.

Fleur said: ‘Oh, it’s emotional. Jamie, as an actor you really know how to put on a show.’

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Responding to Fleur while hugging Michelle, Jamie quipped: ‘Are you crying as well?’ 

Fleur added: ‘Yeah, you got me emotional watching it back!’

Fans were shocked that the two dancers found themselves in the bottom two and many fans suggested it should in fact have been Pete Wicks instead.  

The results of Sunday’s show saw fans criticise the judges’ decisions to ‘constantly down-mark’ the actor.

On Saturday, the soap star sent fans into overdrive after performing a Foxtrot with pro partner Michelle to Ben E King’s classic Stand By Me.

Jamie was harshly critiqued by the judges – prompting some to accuse the panel of ‘favouritism’.

Despite fan backlash, Jamie and Michelle found themselves in the dance off and had to once again perform their dance while Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe showed off the Quickstep.

After some deliberation, all four judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas chose to save the Gladiators star, after she found herself in the bottom for a third time.

Jamie comforted his professional partner Michelle as she broke down in tears on Monday night’s It Takes Two , following their Strictly elimination 

The EastEnders actor and the dancer was overcome with emotional as they reflected on their journey

Although Jamie was gracious in his defeat, fans of the show were left seething at the decision and demanded to know how Pete Wicks had escaped the dance off again 

Despite winning the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2023, Jamie was the ninth celebrity to leave the compeтιтion 

Viewers took to X to vent their irritation with many calling for Pete Wicks to have been eliminated instead

Speaking about his time on the show, Jamie told host Tess Daly: ‘Strictly is magic. That is all I can say. Strictly is magic. Not just everyone who you see in front of the camera, these four here [the judges], but everyone who works on this show’.

He went on to gush over his fellow participants before turning his attentions to partner Michelle: ‘She’s a new pro and she’s absolutely been the most amazing teacher. We have laughed like you wouldn’t believe. I have nothing but the utmost respect for everyone on the show, so thank you’.

Meanwhile Michelle, who made her debut on the show this year, added: ‘I just want to say it goes without saying Jamie is an amazing dancer, and he’s improved so much week by week. He’s worked so hard to get to where he is’.

‘It’s my first year with a partner and I’ve realised that it’s so much more than just the dancing and the technique, it’s the bonds and the friendships that you make. I waited two years for a partner and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.’

Although Jamie was gracious in his defeat, fans of the show were left seething at the decision to send Jamie home and complained they were ‘absolutely gutted’ that the actor was booted off the show before the quarter finals. 

Viewers took to X to vent their irritation with many calling for Pete Wicks to have been eliminated instead. 

They wrote: ‘How, HOW the actual heck did Pete escape the dance off??!?!? Montelle and Jamie did not deserve to be there, this isn’t fair 

While another said: ‘Absolutley gutted Jamie went home. Shouldn’t have been in the bottom 2, let alone go!! He had my vote every week. I loved his dancing and his partnership with Michelle. I wanted him in the final Bloody joke #strictly’