Wynne Evans is eliminated during Blackpool Tower week after losing dance off against Montell Douglas

More reaction here as viewers hit out at the ‘pathetic personality contest’ that appears to saved Pete Wicks tonight.

Does Strictly need a rethink?

The vote should be 100% by the pros – the pathetic personality contest from the public has nothing to do with the dancing.

Exactly. Most of the public know little or nothing about dancing. That is why, in the final the judges votes should be added to the public votes

Our readers have had their say on Pete Wicks’ Strictly survival…and it’s fair to say some of you are not impressed.

Here’s some comments we have received on our live coverage.

Absolute tosh. Pete should have gone weeks ago, he even doesn’t dance, she dances around him.

Wicks is saved yet again, what a farce. The guy is a tool and his partner is just as annoying. He really needs to go, but Wynne is to go this week as he is in the dance off and his dance was mediocre…

However, not everyone is unhappy…

I’m glad Pete stayed, he was set up to fail. Gave him all my votes and so did quite a few others by the look of it.

Well the Strictly journey has come to an end for Wynne and Katya as they end their last dance serenaded by their ballroom competitors.

We will keep our live coverage running for the time being so let us know what you think of tonight’s exit.

Katya Jones has told Wynne he brings light, laughter and charisma as she pays tribute to her partner.

She said the smile has not left her face since they were partnered up and thanks him for such a ‘joyous’ experience.

Wynne Evans has reacted to his exit by telling Tess Daly he wants Strictly to be looked after by future generations.

Describing the show as a ‘wonderful thing’, he says:

‘If I can do Strictly and last until week nine then anyone can go out and have a good time’.

Anton Du Beke has also voted for Montell and Johannes meaning Wynne and Katya are eliminated from Strictly.

Motsi has also put through Montell and Johannes.

Craig has voted for Montell and Johannes.

Plenty of smiles from Wynne as his energetic Charleston comes to an end.

Montell and Johannes earn a standing ovation as they finish their salsa.

As Claudia says…the couple can do no more. Time for Wynne and Katya.

The Pet Shop Boys have just performed their new single All The Young Dudes.

It’s the perfect prelude for the dance off as Montell goes first with her Salsa routine.

Wynne will be up next with his Charleston.

Pete Wicks has reacted to going through to the next round and it’s fair to say he’s in as much disbelief as the rest of us…

‘I cannot believe it,’ he tells Claudia Winkleman after joking, ‘I don’t want to see me dance’.

He then thanks the public for voting him through to keep his Strictly journey alive.

What do you think of Pete’s progression?

So we know tonight’s dance off…

It will be a shootout between Wynne Evans and Montell Douglas.

JB and Lauren are thereby through to the next round.

Despite being rock bottom of the leaderboard…Pete Wicks will live for another week at least.

He has made it through to week 10.

His progression was confirmed seconds after the hosts told Jamie and Michelle they are also through.

Next week will see all seven couples performing the samba at the same time, Shirley Ballas reveals.

Now it’s back to the results.

The judges have joined Claudia Winkleman on the couch and Craig Revel Horwood has explained more on why he gave Pete Wicks a 4.

He said his rating was based on ‘sub-standard technique’ in a routine littered with mistakes, but assures Claudia ‘I love Pete’.

Shirley says Blackpool hosts the most iconic ballroom in the world where champions have graced the floor.

Motsi says Wynne has remained authentic to himself and has entertained throughout the series.

Anton says there is nothing like the surface in Blackpool, he says the dancers were a credit to themselves.

Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will be in tonight’s dance off.

The couple came joint fourth with three pairs behind them so will be confident going into the shootout but who knows what will happen?

The first couples safely through have been announced and it’s the top three.

Sarah and Vito, Chris and Dianne and Tasha and Aljaz will be dancing next on Strictly next week.

Anton Du Beke has suggested Tasha and Sarah are ‘pretty safe’ as the judges recap last night’s show.

While Craig chips in to say the public vote has ‘never been more important’.

We’re about to find out who’s in the bottom two.

There’s a South American flavour in Blackpool tonight as we kick off the show with the Strictly professionals performing an Argentine Tango.

Choreographed by Matt Flint, Leandro Palou and Maria Tsiatsiani, the dance is set in a glamorous 1940s hotel.

But who will be checking out of the Ballroom later?

The results show is about to start on BBC One.

Follow our coverage as we guide you through the next 40 minutes and let us know your thoughts on tonight’s proceedings.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Chris McCausland showed his support for his dance partner Dianne Buswell with a sweet gesture after she broke down in tears.

The comedian, 47, was on hand to offer emotional support to the ballroom dancer, 35, as the pair received feedback from the judges on Saturday.

The couple, who are current favourites to win the competition, took to the dancefloor at Blackpool’s iconic Tower Ballroom for the latest episode of the BBC show.

They performed the American Smooth to Jump by Paul Anka and after a stellar performance were told they were the 100th Strictly couple to take to the dancefloor.

• Watch the moment below and read the story by Poppy Atkinson Gibson here

He wasn’t the worst performer according to the judges but he’s the still favourite to waltz away tonight…

According to the bookmakers, Wynne Evans is the celebrity most likely to leave the ballroom this weekend alongside partner Katya Jones.

Betano has the Welsh opera singer at 4/6 to exit the competition during the results show with Pete Wicks given odds of 3/1 and Jamie and Michelle at 5/1.

Do you think Wynne will dance for the last time later?

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left ‘in despair’ after the results of Saturday’s show were leaked once more.

The pre-recorded results show airs on Sunday and is filmed immediately after the live show, which this week took place in Blackpool’s iconic Tower Ballroom.

And over the past few weeks, the identity of the latest star to be sent home has been revealed in advance, ruining the show for many and leaving fans furious.

And this week the results are already circulating on X, revealing the two couples in the bottom two.

And the revelation has divided with fans with some shocked that one couple has managed to avoid the dance off again, branding the show a ‘joke’ while others are glad that those in the bottom two will have to fight for a place next week.

• Read the full story by Showbiz reporter Poppy Atkinson Gibson here

Wynne Evans survived a dance-off with Shayne Ward to book his place in Blackpool, but does he face another shootout tonight after finishing in seventh place?

Will Jamie and JB hope their survival instincts are up to scratch once again if they find themselves in the bottom two and is Montell at risk of fighting for her future tonight?

Here’s how the leaderboard looks after week nine:

• Sarah Hadland & Vito Coppola – Couple’s Choice – 39 (9, 10, 10, 10)
• Tasha Ghouri & Aljaz Skorjanec – Paso Doble – 39 (9, 10, 10, 10)
• Chris McCausland & Dianne Buswell – American Smooth – 37 (8, 9, 10, 10)
• JB Gill & Lauren Oakley – Quickstep – 35 (8, 9, 9, 9)
• Montell Douglas & Johannes Radebe – Salsa – 35 (8, 9, 9, 9)
• Jamie Borthwick & Michelle Tsiakkas – Jive – 33 (8, 8, 8, 9)
• Wynne Evans & Katya Jones – Charleston – 31 (7, 8, 8, 8)
• Pete Wicks & Jowita Przystal – Cha-Cha-Cha – 27 (4, 7, 8, 8)

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left ‘cringing’ after watching Pete Wicks’ dance routine on Saturday’s instalment.

The TOWIE star, 36, took the glitzy Blackpool ballroom with a Cha Cha Cha performance alongside his pro partner Jowita Przystal.

The duo displayed their skills with a very bold routine to I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred, which got a mixed reception from the judging panel and viewers.

During their act, Pete was seen transforming from a police officer to a glam all-pink look, rocking tight latex fuchsia trousers and heart-shaped sunglasses.

While some found it ‘funny’ and ‘iconic’, other viewers of the show were left very unimpressed – and slammed bosses for making Pete ‘the joke act’ of this season.

• Read the full story by showbiz reporter Carolina Piras here

Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of the Strictly Come Dancing results show from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

It’s that time of the week when we wave farewell to one sequin-wearing celebrity whose had their last dance on the ballroom.

Last night saw Sarah and Tasha impress by the seaside as they both scored a near-perfect 39 points, while Chris also had a night remember as he scored two 10s on the way to a superb 37.

However, it appears the cha-cha-chances of Pete lifting the Glitterball Trophy next month are diminishing after he ended the night in last place with 27 on the scorecards.

Join us tonight as we bring you the latest updates and reaction from the Strictly results show in Blackpool plus all the best pictures and videos.

As ever, you can join in the conversation in our comments box or email me directly at jamie.bullen@mailonline.co.uk.