Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left perplexed and concerned following an unusual turn of events after Vicky Pattison's emotional elimination from the hit BBC dance competition.
Unexpected Absence Sparks Fan Concern
The Geordie Shore star, 38, and her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 30, were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Sunday night's results show in a tearful moment that left the entire studio emotional. However, what happened next has raised eyebrows among the show's dedicated fanbase.
In a break from Strictly tradition, the eliminated couple were notably absent from Monday evening's edition of It Takes Two, the BBC Two sister show that typically features the latest eliminated pair for an exit interview. Host Fleur East opened the programme by explaining: 'This weekend, we sadly said goodbye to Vicky and Kai. They can't be with us tonight, but will be joining us later on in the week.'
Social Media Reacts to Missing Pair
The unusual absence didn't go unnoticed by eagle-eyed fans, who quickly took to social media to express their confusion. One viewer, @StevenLobel10, simply asked: 'Where's Vicky?' while another, @DebbieBlackma14, commented: 'Odd Vicky and Kai aren't there.'
Concerns grew when @tvreality93 pointed out that Vicky had yet to address her elimination on social media, despite having documented her entire Strictly journey online for her followers. They noted: 'Vicky still hasn't posted anything since her exit which is a bit strange no exit post on insta hope she's okay. Kai has tho.'
Kai's Touching Tribute Contrasts With Silence
Indeed, while Vicky remained silent online, her professional partner Kai Widdrington shared a heartfelt tribute to their time together on the show. The dancer, whose previous Strictly partners include AJ Odudu and Angela Rippon, posted a sweet message alongside a photo from their tango performance that had previously topped the leaderboard.
Kai wrote: 'Wow, what a journey! While it is with genuine sadness we leave the competition, it has been the most amazing fun and pleasure dancing with the wonderful Vicky Pattison.' He praised her for conquering her fears and nerves, adding: 'You not only conquered your fears and your nerves, but you showed the world what an amazing dancer you are and how far you've come from being a complete novice.'
The professional dancer's Instagram post was quickly flooded with supportive messages from fellow Strictly professionals, including Johannes Radebe, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, and Gorka Marquez, all expressing their sadness at seeing the pair leave the competition.
Emotional Exit Marks End of Strictly Journey
During Sunday's emotional elimination show, Vicky had fought back tears while speaking to host Tess Daly about her Strictly experience. She admitted it had been a 'difficult' week as she trained for the jive, which she performed to Girls Aloud's 'Sound of the Underground'.
The podcaster told Kai he was 'the best partner a girl can ask for' and that she felt like she had 'won' already simply by having him as her dance partner. Her elimination came after all four judges - Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood - unanimously decided to save rivals Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, who had danced an American smooth.
The departure means Vicky will miss the coveted Blackpool week, a major milestone in the Strictly calendar, though Kai confirmed in his tribute that 'this won't be the last you see of us'. The BBC has been contacted for comment regarding the couple's absence from It Takes Two.
