Strictly Come Dancing: You'll never guess who's MISSING the FINAL for the first time...
HE’S been a contestant in the Strictly Come Dancing final ever since he joined the show, but sadly this star won’t be competing this year.
Susan Calman breaks down as she's voted off Strictly
With stars pulling out all the stops to secure their spot - from Susan's first ever lift to Debbie's gravity-defying Argentine Tango - it was a close call.
Sadly, Kevin Clifton, 35, and celebrity partner Susan Calman, 43, just missed out on the chance to compete in the Quarter Finals.
The pair became the ninth couple to leave the competition after their upbeat American Smooth failed to impress the judges.
Sadly, the duo scored just 21 points overall and landed at the bottom of the leaderboard.
The couple I would like to save just for their artistry and technical ability is Alexandra and Gorka
Once the public vote had been counted, the couple discovered they were up against Alexandra Burke, 29, and professional partner Gorka Marquez, 27, in the Dance Off.
Unfortunately, the much-loved pair were sent packing when all four judges voted to save Alexandra.
As she made her decision, Darcey Bussell, 48, said: “The couple I would like to save just for their artistry and technical ability is Alexandra and Gorka.”
The news of Kevin and Susan departure sent viewers into meltdown, with many flocking to social media to declare their disappointment at seeing the pair leave.
One wrote: “@bbcstrictly will not be the same without @kevinclifton and @SusanCalman they are fantastic and all what the show is about. I’m gonna miss you guys.”
Another posted: “We are absolutely devastated for @SusanCalman and @keviclifton. Your wonderful dances and lovely friendship were a joy to watch.”
Kevin, who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, became notorious for narrowly missing out on victory as all of his previous partners had placed second in the competition.
Unsurprisingly, viewers were quick to comment on him missing out on the final. One Twitter user wrote: “Shock at Kevin not making the final for the first time in his five years on #strictly.”
While a second added: ”God I love Kevin Clifton. First year he won't be in the final. <sob> #Strictly,”
“Aw Kevin’s first time he won’t be in the final #Strictly,” said a third.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday night at 6:50pm, on BBC One.