Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Aston Merrygold’s co-star breaks down online after shock axe
STRICTLY COME DANCING fans have been in uproar after Aston Merrygold’s elimination on Sunday, however there appears to be one person who is more upset than the rest.
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 Aston Merrygold Brian Conley Instagram video crying
Brian Conley dedicates hilarious tribute to Aston Merrygold
The JLS hitmaker’s former co-star Brian Conley took to Instagram last night to share a very emotional video following the dance-off shock.
The 56-year-old, who became the fourth celebrity to get the boot last month, was seen wiping away his tears before struggling to speak in the clip.
Sat on his sofa, the comedian burst into a rendition of Dionne Warwick’s That's What Friends Are For before things became a bit too much at several separate intervals.
“I love you! This one’s for you Aston!” Brian shouted, however it appeared to be all in jest, leaving many of his 229,000 followers in hysterics.
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Brian Conley was seen in tears after Aston Merrygold's exit
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Aston Merrygold was eliminated on Sunday
I love you! This one’s for you Aston Merrygold
“I’m done! @realbrianconley you are to much,”(sic) Aston, 29, wrote as he later shared the hilarious upload.
Amused users rushed to comment, with two replying: “He’s so infectious, love him,” and: “I’m crying, hahaha.”
A third added: “Have always loved Brian. Have had the great pleasure of working with him. He is hilarious. Should have his own TV show.”
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Strictly's Aston and Janette vow to keep dancing together
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 has since received a backlash from some fans
It comes after Mollie King and AJ Pritchard were saved over Aston and his partner Janette Manrara by judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood.
The BBC programme has been accused of favouritism, however the latter has since responded on Twitter: “Dear all, the judges vote on the dance off alone NOT past performances or potential performances in the future! If you wanna have ur say VOTE.”(sic)
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 continues Saturday at 6.45pm on BBC One.