Television presenter Ross King has been flooded with support from both BBC Strictly and ITV co-stars after sharing a sweet tribute about his time on the dance show after being eliminated on Sunday.
The 63-year-old honoured his dance partner Jowita Przystal in the appreciative Instagram post and gave some encouraging advice to fans.
Alongside snaps of himself in costume for the show's Movie Week alongside co-star Vicky Pattison, dance professional Ms Przystal, and various other Strictly co-stars, Mr King gave a heartfelt summary of his brief time on the show.
The LA correspondent penned: “There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for this amazing opportunity.
Ross King and Jowita Przystal became the second couple to be eliminated from BBC Strictly
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“Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me - the Strictly cast and crew, friends, family, my wonderful dance partner Jowita, and most importantly, to the fans. You kept me inspired with your kind words and kept me in the competition with your votes."
Encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone, he ended the post with an important message: "I hope like me, you’ve been inspired to try something new and as always, keep dancing!”
Fans and co-stars alike rushed to the comment section to share supportive messages, including host Tess Daly.
The presenter sweetly wrote: “Adored by the entire team, you will be SO MISSED, Ross.”
Nadiya Bychkova responded: “We will miss you @therossking.”
Rugby star and fellow Strictly contestant Chris Robshaw wrote: “Ross, you are an amazing man and you shall be missed. I loved our Calcutta Cup battles on the dance floor and dressing gown coffees.”
Ms Pattison added: “Love you so much @therossking I’m going to miss you so much too.”
Actor Lewis Cope commented: “Big love Ross.”
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Ross King took part in the dreaded dance-off against EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal
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Away from the popular BBC show, Mr King’s ITV colleagues also penned gushing comments to express their pride.
Lorraine Kelly wrote: “Love you,” alongside a heart emoji.
Loose Women star Denise Welch penned: “Ross!!! What an adventure!!! Very proud and happy for you. I bet Bridget wants you to take that costume home.”
Her fellow chat show star Coleen Nolan added: ”So proud of you.. You did amazing!!” (sic)
BBC Strictly colleagues shared supportive messages following Ross King's exit
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Mr King found himself in Sunday's dance-off, meaning he and Ms Przystal had to perform their Thunderbirds Paso Doble for a second time to save their place in the competition along with EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon.
Judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke unanimously voted to save the latter pair.
On his exit, Mr King became emotional as he stated: "I have loved every single minute of it. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us, all the people who voted – they’ve been amazing.
"I want to thank everyone here in this room, backstage, the judges, the crew – every single person here has made me so, so welcome."
He went on to pay a sweet tribute to his dance partner Ms Przystal, labelling her a "special lady".