Matt Goss bows out in Week Four of Strictly

The pop icon had overcome his shyness to make magic on the dance floor but sadly was sent home by the Judges.

Matt Goss became the third contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing as he faced Kym Marsh in the dreaded dance off. Both couples performed their routines again. Kym Marsh and her dance partner Graziano performed their Samba to Volare by Gipsy Kings. Then Matt Goss and his dance partner Nadiya performed their Jive to All Shook Up by Paul McCartney, in a bid to impress the judges and remain in the competition.

After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts: Craig Revel Horwood chose to save Kym and Graziano. Craig said: “I think both couples went up a major notch, I mean Matt you went fantastically mad in that, I loved it, and Kym you were really great in that. But the couple I would like to save is Kym and Graziano.”

Motsi Mabuse chose to save Kym and Graziano. Motsi said: “From that dance off only, I have decided to save Kym and Graziano.” Anton Du Beke chose to save Kym and Graziano. Anton said: “I would just like to say you should both be thrilled with the way you performed in the dance off, it’s the most high pressured of situations. Matt - that’s your best performance of the whole series, you should be really proud of yourself. But the couple with the higher technical ability, I think for me, going through is Kym and Graziano.”

With three votes to Kym and Graziano, it meant they had won the majority vote and would be staying in the competition regardless, however Head Judge Shirley Ballas also said she would have decided to save Kym and Graziano. Shirley said, “I also felt that both couples were 100% committed, spot on performances today. But the couple with a little bit more technical skill was Kym and Graziano and that’s who I’d save.”

When asked by Tess about his time on the show, Matt said: “It’s an extraordinary experience, I have been in America for 25 years. Thank you judges for your candour, you’ve helped me in many ways, my posture – Anton, I am more aware of it. This lovely lady beside me, a world champion with all the patience. I am very honoured to have danced with you, and everyone who is still in, I love you guys, go smash it guys.”

Nadiya was then asked if she had any words for her partner, she said: “First I’m so grateful that I got to teach and dance with a music icon. But, more important than this, I got the privilege to get to know Matt, for who you really are. Not many people know you and you’re a beautiful soul, very kind human and a real gentleman.”

We are truly sad to see Matt go. Join us next week for special themed celebration of 100 years of the BBC.