Alex Kingston was sent home after a dance-off against EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal during last week's show (November 30). After both couples had danced a second time in the dance off, the judges delivered their verdicts, with Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse choosing to save Balvinder and Anton Du Beke deciding to save Alex. Shirley Ballas, who had the casting vote, decided to save Balvinder and Julian, securing their place in Strictly’s Musicals Week.

Former Strictly performer, Brendan Cole, 49, has shared the real reason Alex was voted out of the competition. The professional dancer described her Cha Cha to Anita Ward’s Ring My Bell as "lacking conviction" as he addressed the real reason behind her exit.

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk on behalf of Sky Vegas , Brendan

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