BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick tells Tess Daly 'all he can say' as he misses out on quarter-final

Jamie Borthwick had a sweet message as he became the latest celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing. The actor missed out on a place in the quarter-final of the BBC One dance contest alongside professional dance partner Michelle Tsiakkas.

Jamie became the ninth contestant to leave the show alongside Michelle during Sunday night's (November 24) results show after landing in the dreaded dance-off against Olympian Montell Douglas and her partner Johannes Radebe.

EastEnders star Jamie and Michelle reprised their graceful foxtrot to Stand By Me by Ben E King, which landed them a score of 32 from the judges during Saturday's (November 23) live show. Judge Anton Du Beke told the actor that he is a "beautiful dancer" but advised him to be more "ridiculous" and "over the top" following his performance on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, Montell and Johannes performed their quickstep to Get Happy by Ella Fitzgerald again in a bid to impress the judges. They had received a score of 37 for the routine during the latest live show, with Anton saying it was their best performance since their couple’s choice.

After both couples had danced a second time, the judges unanimously agreed to save Montell and Johannes, sending Jamie and Michelle home. Reflecting on his time on the show, soap star Jamie hailed Strictly Come Dancing as "magic" and praised those who work on the show.

He told co-host Tess Daly: "Not just everyone who you see in front of the camera, these four here (the judges), but everyone who works on this show, I have such a good bond and relationship with and that’s what made me want to do this show, it’s the people, not what I’m doing. I’ve had the best time."

Jamies, who was the first celebrity partner for Michelle on the show, praised her as being the "most amazing teacher". He added: "We have laughed like you wouldn’t believe. I have nothing but the utmost respect for everyone on the show, so thank you."

Michelle returned the sentiment, saying: "Jamie is an amazing dancer, and he’s improved so much week by week. He’s worked so hard to get to where he is. It’s my first year with a partner and I’ve realised that it’s so much more than just the dancing and the technique, it’s the bonds and the friendships that you make. I waited two years for a partner and I wouldn’t have had it any other way."

Sunday’s results show featured a performance from girl group the Sugababes who sang a medley of their hits including Freak Like Me and Push The Button. The professional dancers also delivered a passionate performance to Zara Larson’s With Every Heartbeat.

The remaining six couples will take to the dancefloor next Saturday night (November 30) for the quarter final with the live show returning to BBC One and iPlayer at 7.05pm and the results show airing on Sunday December 1 at 7.20pm on BBC One and iPlayer.