Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara (Image: BBC)
For the past two decades has welcomed A-listers to the dance floor including the likes of baby Spice Emma Bunton and Anastasia. However, there have been numerous shocking exits which have been dubbed as astonishing.
Strictly recently returned to the kicking off series 22 and welcomed . Nothing has held back as he has got stuck in towards star .
has taken a look back at the most jaw-dropping moments of the show’s history. There have been several changes made to the show after celebs, presenters and judges walked away from the programme.
Back in 2014 formally after claiming he was physically exhausted to continue his duties. He was replaced by .
However, a survey revealed that the most astounding departure was from JLS singer Aston Merrygold. Viewers could not believe that he was given the boot by head judge Shirley Ballas back in 2017.
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Arlene Phillips was dropped by the BBC back in 2008 (Image: BBC )
The star, 36, was partnered with professional Janette Manrara. They managed to reach week seven of the competition but lost out to Mollie King and AJ Pritchard in the dance-off.
Eventually, Holby City actor Joe McFadden lifted the glitterball alongside his partner Katya Jones. The couple won the most votes from viewers, scoring 118 out of a possible 120 points, after a beautiful Charleston.
reported that 18 per cent of respondents deem this the biggest shock of the decade.
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Aston managed to beat Arlene Phillips’ exit in 2008 – which came in at second place.
Arlene, 81, was dropped and replaced with . However, this sparked backlash as people accused the broadcaster of discriminating against older women, something the broadcaster denied.
In joint second place also with 11 per cent of the vote was Peter Andre. He was a favourite to win back in 2015 leaving the public dumbfounded. The Mysterious Girl singer found himself in the week 10 dance-off with actress Linda Carter who is played by Kellie Bright.
Alesha Dixon replaced Arlene Phillips in 2009 (Image: BBC)
That season was eventually won by The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness who was teamed with Aliona Vilani.
The rest of the top five consisted Chizzy Akudolu’s week two exit from the show in 2017 – 10 per cent of people voted for that moment as she wowed judges in her couples routine. It has been said that she felt crushed by the blow and suffered depression.
Finally, despite the question being about exits, also with 10 per cent, joint third and the last place in the top five went to due to her having no ballroom experience.
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