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| Brook quits Strictly Come Dancing | Brook quits Strictly Come Dancing |
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| Actress and model Kelly Brook has pulled out of BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing following the death of her father on Monday. | Actress and model Kelly Brook has pulled out of BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing following the death of her father on Monday. |
| The 28-year-old had vowed to continue rehearsals for Saturday's live show in his memory, but found it "too difficult", said a BBC spokeswoman. | The 28-year-old had vowed to continue rehearsals for Saturday's live show in his memory, but found it "too difficult", said a BBC spokeswoman. |
| Brook's father, Kenneth, 57, died following a long battle with cancer. | Brook's father, Kenneth, 57, died following a long battle with cancer. |
| "Kelly has been a fantastic part of the programme and will be sorely missed by everyone on the show," she added. | "Kelly has been a fantastic part of the programme and will be sorely missed by everyone on the show," she added. |
| The spokeswoman said that the programme's participants "would also like to express their deepest sympathy to Kelly and her family at this difficult time". | The spokeswoman said that the programme's participants "would also like to express their deepest sympathy to Kelly and her family at this difficult time". |
| Brook and professional dance partner Brendan Cole had been among the favourites to win the series. | Brook and professional dance partner Brendan Cole had been among the favourites to win the series. |
| Brook was partnered by professional dancer Brendan Cole"Kelly would like to wish the remaining contestants the best of luck and thank everyone for their support," said her spokesman in a statement. | |
| The former Big Breakfast presenter is engaged to Titanic actor Billy Zane. | The former Big Breakfast presenter is engaged to Titanic actor Billy Zane. |
| Two dances | Two dances |
| In last week's show Brook and Cole's performance was criticised by the judges, who said they had not performed to their usual high standard. | In last week's show Brook and Cole's performance was criticised by the judges, who said they had not performed to their usual high standard. |
| Cole reacted angrily to the judges comments, claiming he and Brook only had eight hours to rehearse the routines. | Cole reacted angrily to the judges comments, claiming he and Brook only had eight hours to rehearse the routines. |
| The couple ended up in the bottom two after the viewers' vote - but they were saved from being ejected after judges chose former England footballer John Barnes to leave instead. | The couple ended up in the bottom two after the viewers' vote - but they were saved from being ejected after judges chose former England footballer John Barnes to leave instead. |
| Saturday's show is the first time the remaining couples will perform two dances. | Saturday's show is the first time the remaining couples will perform two dances. |
| Singer Alesha Dixon, actress Letitia Dean, former rugby star Kenny Logan, Blue Peter host Gethin Jones and EastEnders actor Matt D'Angelo are still in the competition. | Singer Alesha Dixon, actress Letitia Dean, former rugby star Kenny Logan, Blue Peter host Gethin Jones and EastEnders actor Matt D'Angelo are still in the competition. |
| The grand final of the show, which takes place on 22 December, will now contain two couples instead of the traditional three. | The grand final of the show, which takes place on 22 December, will now contain two couples instead of the traditional three. |