| By Tony McMenamin, Homepage Editor |
Strictly Live: Week 12
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Austin Healey's hip-swinging salsa could not save the former England rugby ace from becoming the 13th celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
He and his partner Erin Boag slid down the scoreboard after their performance of the Latin favourite and the American Smooth. After a dance-off against Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole, the judges wielded their axe and sent Austin off the show. The judges gave them a total of 34 out of 40 for their first performance. For the salsa they earned 36 out of 40 giving them a grand total of 70 out of 80. Head judge Len Goodman said: "Typical sportsman attitude - you get knocked in your first dance and come back stronger, more vibrant. I absolutely loved it. I thought it was great, well done."
After being eliminated from the show Austin said: "I'd like to say three thank-yous, firstly to everyone at Strictly for giving me the chance to be in something so amazing. Secondly, to Erin, she's been such amazing partner, and thirdly and most importantly, to my wife. I have four beautiful daughters and the best woman in the world in my wife." Erin added: "I would just like to say that I've had the time of my life and it's all down to having such a great person to dance with, so thank you Austin." they scored.
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