Zara McDermott becomes fifth Strictly Come Dancing contestant to leave the show

After weeks of strong performances from the Strictly Come Dancing couples, it's time we say goodbye to another contestant.

Following a tense dance-off against Adam Thomas, Zara McDermott was eliminated from this year's Strictly competition. Adam, performed the American Smooth with partner Luba Mushtuk while Zara and Graziano Di Prima performed their Charleston to Jeepers Creepers in a struggle to impress the judges.

But when all was said and done, the judges decided to save Adam and Luba, with Craig Revel Horwood highlighting that the pair "nailed" their routine. Despite this, some of the judges highlighted that both couples danced remarkably well.

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Craig said: "“For me one couple did remarkably well and nailed that routine. That couple is Adam and Luba.” While Motsi Mabuse, who also chose to save Adam and Luba, said: "“Well I feel there was definitely a fighting spirit from both couples, I think both couples improved remarkably, they were both stunning, I will save Adam and Luba”.

Anton said: “Well it’s not much of a consolation now – but both couples danced very well and both couples put their best foot forward. But for me it was the couple that was the best quality – and that couple is Adam and Luba.”

Adam and Luba managed to earn three votes which saved them from being eliminated. When presenter Tess asked Zara about her time on the show, she replied: "I have had the time of my life. Just to be here is incredible. Thank you to the judges and my amazing partner obviously.

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