Strictly Come Dancing results LIVE: Latest updates and reaction as Paul Merson becomes the fourth celebrity to be dumped from the BBC competition after losing dance-off with JB Gill

The other celebrities and professionals rush to hug Paul and Karen, after they become the latest couple to be sent home from the competition.

The former footballer took the opportunity to make one last joke and stated: ‘It was very good. To anyone I talk to, I would say you have to go on this show. It’s amazing, for everyone.

There’s a Tottenham fan called Lincoln and even he’s nice!

The remaining 11 couples will hit the dance floor next week for the Halloween special.

It’s time to say goodbye to Paul and Karen, after the judges decided to save JB and Amy.

Karen gushes to her partner: “You’ve been a pleasure, I’ve never laughed so much, my abs are so tight now!” You are what Strictly is all about.’

While Paul adds: “He’s been incredible, I couldn’t have asked for a better coach.” I won because I couldn’t dance before and now I can dance!’

Do you agree with who was sent home?

Craig goes first, and despite Paul joking that he’s been saved, he chooses JB.

Motsi says: ‘JB continues with the music. Paul, you had the party of the night, you made no mistakes but the music came out, so I’m saving JB.

Anton says the decision should have been easier and says, “JB, you made some mistakes.” Paul, if you had been clean, I would have saved you, but you weren’t clean, so I’ll save JB.

Shirley admits she would have agreed, but adds, “A couple made a lot of mistakes, but it’s never over until it’s over.”

Paul and Karen give it their all once again with their Rose Royce Samba to Car Wash.

The classmates look on cloud nine and collapse with laughter at the end of the dance.

Will it be their final dance?

JB and Amy are the first to dance for their place in the competition with their Jive to Hey Ya! by OutKast.

The duo are full of smiles at all times and do their best to stay.

But do you think they have done enough?

The singer takes the stage to perform her hit song Freedom of the Night!

Sam is surprised to still be in the competition and reveals that she will have to miss her friend’s wedding.

Texting the couple, she says: ‘Jess, Will, I love you but unfortunately I’m still in Stircly and won’t be there. But I’ll send you some Jagerbombs!’

After being the last to be saved, Tasha admits, ‘I was so nervous and started doing the dance in my head. My lips were trembling.’

But she gushes over all the comments on social media about her cochlear implant, saying: “Big kudos to the wardrobe team, they rocked my implant.” I’ve had so many messages from people doing the same thing and it’s so nice to see!’

Paul admits his disappointment, but adds: “It’s about time.”

But Motsi encourages him: ‘Be proud of everything you have achieved. You have shown men that they can play soccer and dance samba.

“You’ve taken this seriously and that’s what you should do at the dance.”

Did you expect the result?

The next couples to be saved by the public are:

Speaking about JB ending up at the dance, Craig said: “We all agree, it’s absolutely fantastic.” It shows that you need to have the audience by your side in addition to being a great dancer.”

Speaking about Chris’s dancing, Motsi explains: “For me most of the time it’s about what the contestants let us feel. Of course we have dance techniques, but in the end people fall in love with the emotions. I saw his face and I saw everything he felt and it’s beautiful to see.’

The comedian admits that he prefers ballroom dancing, something he calls Latin “nonsense.”

But Dianne has bad news for her partner and begs him not to hate her as she reveals that they will be playing Samba to the Bee Gees’ hit song, Stayin’ Alive.

As the rest of the group claps and sings, a disgruntled Chris jokes, “Well, I’m glad you’re all excited!”

JB Gill and Amy Dowden are the first couple confirmed in the dance competition, despite scoring 30 points on Saturday.

It’s the first time the couple have been in the bottom two, but Shirley Ballas gives them some words of encouragement.

She says: ‘I feel very excited, but you are a very good dancer and all you have to do is repeat what you did, go ahead and enjoy it because we believe in you!’

Are you surprised that JB and Amy are at risk?

The first couples safe and back on the dance floor for the Halloween special are

The judges reflect on all of Saturday’s performances, while celebrities confess their nerves about the risk of ending up in the dance competition.

Presenter Tess Daley has arrived to read the results. It’s all up for grabs, but who do you think will be in the bottom two?

We’re just minutes away from the results show starting on BBC One.

Our showbiz reporter Milly Veitch will guide you through the next 40 minutes as a fourth celebrity is eliminated from the competition.

Let us know your reaction to tonight’s results by joining the conversation in our comments section.

Let’s take a look at one of the talking points from Saturday’s live show…

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left “furious” by the judges’ scoring of Wynne Evans and Katya Jones’ performances.

The Welsh opera star, 52, and professional dancer, 35, returned to the Strictly floor on Saturday for a slapstick comedy-themed Quickstep.

The routine earned the duo an impressive 33 out of 40, with Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas awarding them nine.

Here’s tonight’s standings heading into the results show:

• Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas: 9 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 39
• Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe: 9 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 39
• Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell: 8 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 35
• Wynne Evans and Katya Jones: 7 + 9 + 9 + 8 = 33
• Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu: 7 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 31
• JB Gill and Amy Dowden: 7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30
• Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec: 8 + 9 + 8 + 9 = 34
• Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola: 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32
• Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin: 6 + 7 + 6 + 7 = 26
• Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał: 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 = 22
• Dr. Purnam Krishnan and Gorka Márquez: 4 + 6 + 5 + 6 = 21
• Paul Merson and Karen Hauer: 3 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 19

Strict results leak AGAIN leaving fans ‘shocked and confused’

Some Strictly fans have expressed their bewilderment after a leaked spoiler revealed which celebrity is leaving the competition tonight.

The results show airs at 7.20pm, but is pre-recorded on the Saturday after the live show, meaning the jilted star’s name is often circulated online.

While we won’t reveal the final two, fans have already reacted online;

Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of the Strictly Come Dancing week five results show.

A fourth celebrity will leave the dance floor for the last time tonight after 12 routines were performed on Saturday.

The rankings do not make good reading for former England and Arsenal footballer Paul Merson and Karen Hauer, who finished last on Saturday night with 19 points.

Dr. Purnam Krishnan and Gorka Márquez languish just above at 21, while Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał sit precariously at 22.

Follow our coverage as we bring you the results as they appear and let us know what you think in our comments box.