Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks has written a touching post about his professional partner Jowita Przystal following the announcement that they had made the semi-finals.
The Only Way is Essex star took to his Instagram to reflect on his Strictly experience so far, and praised Jowita for being the best teammate he could ask for, while also thanking fans for their words of encouragement.
"I've been struggling to think of what to say and it's not often I'm lost for words," he wrote.
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"I am so overwhelmed and blessed to have had your support over the past 3 months, I never expected it and I have never taken it for granted. The belief you guys have had in me has been incredible and at times I'm not sure I've deserved it.
"I've said it before but no amount of words will ever be able to repay what you have given me.
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"People talk about the 'journey' and let me tell you, this isn't my journey at all. It's our journey. Jowita, you and I have all been on this wild ride and I wouldn't have it any other way!
"I literally have no idea how I'm gonna get through next week but I can guarantee you I'll be giving it my all. Thank you."
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Following this weekend's elimination of Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe, Pete and Jowita's fellow semi-finalists are Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, and JB Gill and Lauren Oakley.
Meanwhile, the Strictly Christmas special is only a few weeks away, and it was recently announced that Carlos Gu has had to pull out and be replaced due to an injury.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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