Jake Wood has become the latest celebrity to be sent home from Strictly Come Dancing, in this year's semi-finals.
The soap star was eliminated from the BBC show last night alongside professional partner Janette Manrara, after losing in a dance-off to Mark Wright.
Speaking after the exit, Jake said: "Obviously it's a huge disappointment to go out in the semi-finals.
"For a 42-year-old dad-of-two whose never danced before, whose never had a dance lesson... This woman's worked wonders."
His "drive" and determination was praised by Janette, who went on to say: "He's been an absolute pleasure to work with. So driven, so focused... He's my friend for life now."
Meanwhile, Mark admitted he was "shocked" after the result.
"I'm extremely shocked, I thought we were going home. This guy next to me has impressed everybody week after week with dances that no one believed he would have.
"I just thought: 'His cha cha was amazing, we're going home'. Jake, you're a true mate, you always will be."
Next week the remaining four celebrities: Caroline Flack, Mark Wright, Frankie Bridge and Simon Webbe are to perform two dances in a bid to be crowned Strictly Come Dancing's 2014 champion.
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