Former Olympian and Gladiator Montell Douglas has been eliminated as the 10th celebrity from Strictly Come Dancing after the Musical Week quarter-final. The latest episode saw former Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec win over the judges in the dance-off against Montell Douglas and her professional partner Johannes Radebe.
Despite receiving the joint second-highest score of 38 for their Argentine tango to Ex-Wives from Six The Musical on Saturday’s show, Ghouri and Skorjanec found themselves in the dance-off. On the other hand, Douglas and Radebe scored 32 for their rumba to I’m Here from The Colour Purple. The couples performed their dances again on Sunday’s results show, where the judges unanimously decided to save Ghouri and Skorjanec, leading to the elimination of Douglas and Radebe.
In her emotional exit speech, Montell Douglas expressed her gratitude for the experience on Strictly Come Dancing, highlighting how being on the show had touched her in unexpected ways, boosting her confidence and providing an opportunity to explore new dimensions of herself. Partner Johannes Radebe praised Douglas for approaching the competition with professionalism and respect for the art of ballroom and Latin dancing, despite her background as a non-dancer.
The show also featured performances of The Schuyler Sisters from the musical Hamilton and a group number by the professional dancers to As If We Never Said Goodbye from Sunset Boulevard. The remaining five couples are set to compete in the upcoming semi-final where they will perform two dances.
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will be joining Fleur East on Strictly: It Takes Two to discuss their departure on Monday at 6.30pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Fans can catch the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing live on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, with the results show airing on Sunday.
In conclusion, Montell Douglas gracefully bowed out of the competition, expressing her growth and gratitude for the experience while leaving a lasting impact on viewers with her dedication and determination on the dance floor. Despite her elimination, her journey on Strictly Come Dancing will be remembered for the inspiration and heart she brought to the dance floor.