Dancing With The Stars fan favourite eliminated after tense dance off - and viewers aren't happy: 'Not watching any more' READ MORE: Fans furious Ben Cousins is still competing on Dancing with the Stars: 'He should have been sent home' By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:33, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 12:49, 28 July 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Dancing With The Stars has lost a fan favourite after two beloved contestants faced a tense showdown. Chef Hayden Quinn was punted from the show after losing a dance off to comedian Nikki Osborne. Despite finishing in the middle of the pack, both Hayden and Nikki were placed in the bottom two, as the studio audience backed Nova Peris and Shane Crawford.

Kicking off the show, Nikki bought the drama and passion with her poison ivy inspired Tango, earning 26 points. Hayden's Rumba was also significantly better than his last dance, with his sensual and rhythmic performance earning 27 points. Singer Samantha Jade topped the leaderboard, receiving 34 points for her upbeat Samba.

Judge Mark Wilson told the rest of the competition to watch out for Shane, after he showed off his sophisticated side with a Viennese Waltz that scored 26 points. Olympian Nova let nerves get the better of her as she performed her Jive. Dancing With The Stars has lost a fan favourite.

Chef Hayden Quinn (pictured) was punted from the show after losing a dance off to comedian Nikki Osborne Judge Sharna Burgess said she 'gave the vibe of the Jive, if not th.