TV presenter Les Dennis<\/a> and radio presenter Nikita Kanda<\/a> were the two celebrities who found themselves in the dreaded dance-off in tonight\u2019s results show after the public vote failed to lift them above the bottom spots on the Strictly leaderboard<\/a> \u2013 which had combined their scores from the first two live shows.<\/p>\n And after they took to the dance floor with their professional partners to perform their routines for a second time, it was ultimately Les and Nancy Xu who were sent home by the judges in a unanimous vote.<\/p> Craig Revel Horwood was the first judge to give his verdict, explaining that he was saving Nikita and Gorka because they \u201cdanced the best on the night\u201d and were \u201cthe most improved\u201d.<\/p>\n Next up, Motsi Mabuse said that although she felt both couples had improved with their second performances, Nikita and Gorka were \u201cextremely better in the dance-off\u201d and so also chose to save them.<\/p>\n Anton Du Beke added a third vote for the radio presenter, saying: \u201cI thought it was a competition of two couples on performance alone and who could really nail their performance. I think the couple who did the best job were Nikita and Gorka.\u201d<\/p>\n Having already secured three votes, it meant that Shirley Ballas\u2019 choice was inconsequential \u2013 but the head judge said that she would also have saved Nikita and Gorka if it had come down to her.<\/p>\n Speaking after the verdict had been delivered, Les said that he had \u201chad the best time\u201d on the show and heaped praise on his professional partner Nancy who he called \u201ca great teacher\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI did as well as I could for you, I hope!\u201d he told her.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI really appreciate and understand the judge\u2019s point of view,\u201d he added. \u201cThank you so much [to Shirley]\u00a0for giving me a 10 for entertainment. I hope I\u2019ve entertained, that\u2019s what I came here for. Strictly is the best and the people who put this on, you\u2019re just all amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Nancy said that it had been \u201ca short but a sweet journey\u201d with Less and told him: \u201cI respect you so, so much.\u201d<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s Results show also featured a routine from the professional dancers to a medley in tribute to the iconic Tina Turner and a musical performance from singer-songwriter Jorja Smith of her song Try Me.<\/p>\n The remaining fourteen couples in the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up<\/a> will take to the dance floor next week for the popular Movie Week Special \u2013 so we can probably look forward to some memorable routines!<\/p> ![\"Nancy](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/447573-5cbd81b.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413\" "\\"Nancy")
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