Halloween ends in horror for Zara McDermott

Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima say boo-bye to the competition as Halloween Week causes them to face the ghastly Dance Off.

Zara and Graziano put on a spooktacular performance of their Charleston to Jeepers Creepers, but unfortunately found themselves in the dreaded Dance Off for the third time this series.

After competing against Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk, who danced their American Smooth to Magic Moments, the Judges delivered their verdicts.

When making his decision, Anton Du Beke 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 a couple that was the best quality – and that couple is Adam and Luba.”

With three votes in favour of Adam and Luba, they won the majority vote, meaning that Zara and Graziano would be leaving the competition. Head Judge Shirley Ballas also agreed, saying that she would have saved Adam and Luba.

When asked by Tess about her time on the show, Zara said: “I have had the time of my life. Just to be here is incredible. Thank you to the Judges and my amazing partner, obviously. My fellow contestants are just incredible. It has been the most amazing experience. I can’t believe it’s over but I am going to be here in spirit every week supporting them.”

Graziano was then asked if he had any words for his partner. He said: “She has been great for me 8am till 9pm. Never stopping, asking just for a half an hour break. She is literally what Strictly is all about. A real novice, coming in, putting all the hard job. You have such a good soul. You are so humble and I say thank you that I found a friend like you. I have learnt so much from you and your hard work within six weeks. You have never danced before. I am so proud of you. So proud of you, honestly."

We’ve loved watching her dance and fulfil her Strictly dream, and you can catch them both for one last time on tomorrow’s It Takes Two at 6:30pm on BBC Two!