Charles Venn and Karen Clifton broke down in tears on TV following their ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ elimination.
The 45-year-old actor and 36-year-old pro dancer were the 10th couple to be eliminated from the Latin and ballroom show – after losing to Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev on Sunday (02.12.18) – and they got emotional about their exit during an appearance on last night’s (03.12.18) episode of spin-off show ‘It Takes Two’.
Former ‘EastEnders’ star Charles said: "It’s obviously sad and a bit of disappointment, but there’s a sense of pride. It’s a weird bittersweet feeling.
"I can take my son to school in the morning and do things I haven’t done for the last 14 weeks, but at the same time I don’t get to spend time with this wonderful woman, this woman teacher."
Karen said: "No we’re not leaving! We’re not leaving!"
Following the pair’s ‘Strictly’ exit, Karen took to Instagram to pay tribute to ex-‘Dream Team’ star Charles, and thanked him for being "hardworking" and "humble" during their time on the show.
She wrote: "I am thoroughly grateful for the experience I had this series on @bbcstrictly with you @ChuckyVenn .
Thank you for being the most hardworking , humble human being and just an absolute… (sic)"
Charles’ exit will also have come as a disappointment to his former ‘EastEnders’ co-star Shane Richie, who had vowed to put a £50 bet on his pal to win the Glitterball Trophy.
He wrote on Twitter: "Hey @ChuckyVenn I’m Off to the bookies dude putting a bullseye down for you to win passé doble. Your hips don’t lie ,I’ve seen you shake ya booty in the Vic ! Big manhug to ya bro’ (sic)"
Charles Venn and Karen Clifton cry after Strictly elimination
