Austin Healey's wife tribute
Monday, 8 December 2008
Austin Healey has paid tribute to his wife Louise after getting voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former England rugby star - who had been the favourite to win the show - gave a touching farewell speech to thank everyone for their support, including dance partner Erin Boag, after being voted off the TV talent show last night (07.12.08).
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He said: "Firstly, to everyone at 'Strictly...' for giving me the chance to be in something so amazing. Secondly, to Erin - she has been such an amazing partner.
"Thirdly, to my wife Louise. She has brought up four daughters while I've been away. I have four beautiful daughters and the best woman in the world in my wife."
Austin lost points for his ballroom dance, which followed a comparatively well received salsa.
The pair scored 34 out of 40 for their first performance and 36 out of 40 for the second.
Sobbing Erin was inconsolable following the public's decision to vote them out of the competition.
Judge Len Goodman praised the star for his overall performance across the course of the show.
Singer Rachel Stevens, model Lisa Snowden and actor Tom Chambers are left to battle it out in the semi-final next weekend.
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