Sunetra Sarker and her professional partner Brendan Cole have become the ninth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
Bottom of the leaderboard after last night's 'Around The World' show, the Casualty actress and her partner found themselves in the dance off against Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
Appearing in the dance off for the third time this series, Sarker and Cole reprised their Rumba to 'Girl From Ipanema', while Wright and Hauer performed their Salsa to Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all elected to keep Wright and Hauer in the competition, which meant Sarker and Cole were sent home. Head Judge Len Goodman agreed with the verdict of his fellow judges.
Describing her time on the show as a "once in a lifetime opportunity", Sarker praised her partner and fellow dancers.
"I'd like to thank Brendan for being just so committed and understanding, and such a natural dancer," Sarker said. "You've been great - thank you so much for everything."
Cole replied: "You should be very proud of yourself to get this far - it's no mean feat! To reiterate thanks to everyone that works on the show - it's the best show on television!"
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance troupe opened the show with a routine celebrating the heritage of Irish dancing.
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra also performed, teaming up with tenor Alfie Boe to perform a classic Italian track.
In addition to their regular dance, next week's quarter final will see the couples take part in a 'Waltzathon' for extra points.
Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday (December 6) on BBC One at 7pm.
