Strictly Come Dancing favourite Michelle Tsiakkas has been hit with further heartbreak after being disqualified from this year's pro challenge. The 29 year old had recently left the competition with her partner Jamie Borthwick, due to receiving the lowest public votes in the dance-off last week. The disappointing news kept coming for Michelle during Wednesday’s It Takes Two episode (27 November), where it emerged that she was also out of the pro challenge.
This year’s challenge among the Strictly professionals was to see who could perform the most Cha Cha Cha time steps in 30 seconds. Appearing on the It Takes Two couch with presenter Janette Manrara and fellow dancer Katya Jones, Michelle learned her fate. However, while the results were shared, host Janette delivered unfortunate news - although Michelle accomplished 11 cha cha chas, her steps were not counted due to misplaced footing, to which Michelle responded, "I'm heartbroken.
" Katya didn’t fare much better, managing to complete 17 steps but having only three steps count. After her Strictly exit last week, Michelle took to Instagram to express how challenging the experience had been, reports the Mirror . Taking to Instagram, the star wrote a heartfelt message: "Ah partner, our journey sadly comes to an end.
.. But what a journey it's been.
I meant it when I said that you have been the best first partner I could have wished for! " and continued with praises, "Be proud...
because we worked hard and really made the mos.