Richard Blackwood has left 'Dancing On Ice'.

Richard Blackwood

Richard Blackwood

The 'EastEnders' star and his skating partner Carlotta Edwards left the ITV competition on Sunday night (20.01.19) after losing in the skate off to Saira Khan.

Speaking to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby after learning of his exit, he said: "Yeah, I'm disappointed but it's all good. It's all good."

And Carlotta was in tears as she spoke of the amazing friendship they had made during the series.

She added: "We've built a friendship that has lasted forever and that's what means the most to me. And the fact my dad and brother are watching."

Jason Gardiner opted to save Richard as he felt he "has more of the skating ability".

He said: "This is a really close skate off actually and the two of you, I can see you really want this. But tonight I'm going with the couple that has more of the skating ability."

Ashley Banjo, too, chose to vote for Richard and Carlotta.

He shared: "This is really tough, really tough. It's really close for me. But I'm going for the couple that is showing the most improvement but also this week, given me slightly more, both in the show and the skate off. I'm going to save Richard and Carlotta."

However, Christopher Dean decided to save Saira based on her save-me skate.

He told the duo: "For me, the winning couple is the roar of the tiger. Saira and Mark [Hanretty]."

As head judge this week, Jayne Torvill was given the casting vote and she opted for Saira.

She said: "One had the skating, one had the performance but the couple I'm going to save was Saira and Mark."

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