The judges might have put Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Brendan Cole in third place on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing's final show but that wasn't enough to save her from the public vote.
On the second live show of the evening, Sophie was voted off the show meaning she came in fourth place. She seemed happy and said: 'I didn't come here to win, I came here to dance.'
Earlier in the evening, Sophie stunned when the judges selected the Viennese Waltz from musicals week for the couple to dance.
Well done: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Brendan Cole have come in fourth place on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
They danced to the tune of My Favourite Things by Julie Andrews. Sophie wore a long white bridal-style dress with a glittery belt while Brendan wore a grey suit with tails.
Brendan picked Sophie up at the end and told her: 'You were amazing. Absolutely amazing,' while her mother Janet Ellis sobbed in the audience.
Judge Darcey Bussell was blown away and said: 'You looked so much more comfortable in the hold... it was a pleasure to watch.'
They've done so well: Sophie and Brendan have gained lots of new fans on the show
Kind gent: Brendan told Sophie her dance was 'absolutely beautiful'
Len Goodman loved it too: 'It was all there, natural rotation... I loved the pivets and the lovely whimsical feel to the dance. Last time I had an issue with your body and that was all sorted out.'
Bruno Tonioli was mesmerised and said: 'God you can spin my head, girl. You captured the style so well. Cecil Beaton would be proud of your interpretations.'
But Craig Revel Horwood was booed when he said: 'I think your posture let you down slightly... but you move as one.'
The couple scored 39.
For the second half of the show, the couple danced their show dances and host Tess Daly said 'the rules are... there are no rules.'
Alright in white: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Brendan Cole danced the Viennese Waltz to My Favourite Things by Julie Andrews
Rocking in raspberry: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and
Brendan Cole danced their Showdance to Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance
With Somebody
Sophie and Brendan were last to perform their Showdance in the second half of the show to Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
The singer looked amazing with long hair extensions and a raspberry showstopper of a dress. Brendan wore a black shirt and trousers which made Sophie stand out all the more.
Len said: 'I liked the lifts and I liked the energy. Sophie, you can do no more than give your all and I could see you were doing that.'
What a dazzler: Sophie added some showbiz glamour to the show in her jewelled number
Bruno added: 'I am sure after this series, you could dance with anyone you wanted to, they will be queuing around the block.'
The pair scored a middling 35.
Overall, Natalie was top of the leader board, followed by Abbey, Sophie and then Susanna.
Six new celebrities will appear on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special on Christmas day on BBC1 at 5pm.
Firm friends: The pair have clearly enjoyed their time together on the show
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