After an eight week stint in the Ballroom Judy Murray exits the show after losing out to Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker in the Dance Off. Judy left the competition on a high, making it to the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom and receiving her first 7s of the series from Judges Len and Bruno on Saturday night’s show. She also literally finished her Viennese Waltz on a high – as she was lifted several feet off the ground by a bunch of balloons. She scored a personal best of 24 out of 40.
On Sunday night’s results show, Tess revealed that Judy and Sunetra would have to dance again for the chance to survive another week. After both couples performed in the Dance Off, Judges Craig, Darcey and Bruno all chose to save Sunetra; meaning Judy left the competition. Judge Len Goodman said he would have agreed with his colleagues’ decision but added that he thought Judy’s performance was ‘fantastic.’
Reflecting on her partnership with Anton, Judy said: “Anton has treated everything with the most incredible sense of humour, he is great fun to be around and has made my Strictly experience very very special.” Anton added: “I am so excited and thrilled about the whole experience for Judy as she is such a big fan of the show and the fun that we have had has purely been because of Judy’s great sense of humour. “
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