One Strictly Come Dancing star has issued a heartfelt statement as they leave the hit BBC One show

One Strictly Come Dancing star has been flooded with support as they issued a heartfelt statement over leaving the show.

On Sunday night, Alex Kingston become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing along with her professional dance partner Johannes Radebe.

The duo found themselves in a dance-off with EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and professional Julian Caillon, where they had to perform their routines from Saturday night again.

Head judge Shirley Ballas , who had the casting vote this week, decided to also save Balvinder and Julian, securing their place in Strictly's musicals week.

Taking to Instagram following her exit from the show, Doctor Who

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