Strictly Come Dancing star Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink has broken his silence on his exit, admitting he is “gutted” to be gone.
Over the weekend, Jimmy became the latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly, following a shock dance-off with Amber Davies.
Saturday saw Jimmy perform an American Smooth as Prince for Icons Week. But sadly, it wasn’t enough.
Jimmy ‘gutted’ to be gone from Strictly
Speaking to Fleur East on tonight’s (October 27) It Takes Two, Jimmy admitted he was quite sad to be leaving.
He said: “Oh, I am gutted. I am really. I was just getting into it. And I just think I had more to give. I think I was getting better and better. I definitely didn’t hit my peak yet.”
Jimmy’s pro-partner Lauren Oakley agreed, explaining: “It’s the name of the game.”
Lauren told Fleur: “Yeah, really gutted. We had the best time in the training room. As a professional, when you can see so much potential in your partner. I had – and still do have – so much belief in him. It is really gutting when you can’t fulfil that potential.”
Fleur then surprised Jimmy with an emotional video from his wife and kids. And the video left him speechless.
When Fleur asked how they enjoyed his experience on the show, Jimmy got emotional and was comforted by Lauren.
He said: “Oh they…I’m getting a bit emotional. They are really happy. They have been so supportive. Obviously, they were very sad after Saturday. But very proud. Yeah, it is family time. It’s bringing everybody together. To see them and to see that message is – I have got no words, sorry.”
He has ‘loved’ his experience
However, after Fleur showed Jimmy and Lauren their best bits, Jimmy wanted to take a moment to praise his partner.
He explained: “I have got no words for it. I knew I would enjoy it because dancing is fun. It brings happiness. But I didn’t know that I was really going to go and want to go back to training.”
Jimmy then turned to compliment Lauren. He said: “I have loved it. This girl, she is so amazing honestly. She is such a character. It couldn’t be any better. Working with you. You are so much more than what is on the tin.
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