Jake Wood has left ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 42-year-old soap star was eliminated from the BBC One dancing show after him and his partner, Janette Manrara, lost out in the dance-off to Mark Wright.
Speaking after his 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 dancing partner, Janette, praised his "drive" and determination.
She said: "I don’t have enough words to say how proud I am of him. He’s come from nowhere and gotten all the way to the semi-finals on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
"He’s been an absolute pleasure to work with. So driven, so focused … He’s my friend for life now."
Meanwhile, Mark, 27, revealed that he was "shocked" by the result.
He said: "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 contestants: Caroline Flack, Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright will perform two dances for a chance to be crowned ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s 2014 champion.
Jake Wood eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
