Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe scored the highest with 31 points for their Samba, while Skinner and Dowden received the lowest score of 13.

Skinner's journey was marked by controversy and public backlash, but he claimed the experience made him stronger amid prior personal revelations.

Viewers criticized Skinner's dance performance, describing it as 'traumatising' and expressing relief at his departure.

Bet365 odds favor Ross King as the most likely first to leave, followed by Skinner and Robshaw, based on early betting predictions.

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off against rugby star Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova, with the judges voting to save the latter.

Dowden reflected on her journey with an emotional statement, highlighting her health struggles, her newfound friendship with Thomas Skinner, and her gratitude for the experience.

Skinner expressed enjoyment of his brief time on the show, despite admitting he cannot dance well and had never danced before, and revealed he lost a stone during training.

The show will return on Saturday at 6:05 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with further episodes to follow, including the upcoming Movie Week.

Strictly Come Dancing remains a popular entertainment event, with viewers emotionally invested in contestants' stories and journeys.

The upcoming elimination is highly anticipated, especially after recent contestant withdrawals and the ongoing competition.

Ross King, who scored low in early weeks, is considered a likely early exit, with bookmakers predicting he will be the first to leave.

Amber Davies topped the leaderboard with a score of 56, and actress Alex Kingston impressed with a score of 31, setting the stage for Movie Week.

Next week’s episode on October 11 will focus on Movie Week, with remaining couples performing themed dances, and Skinner and Dowden will appear on 'Strictly: It Takes Two'.

Skinner faced social media backlash and threats, prompting increased security measures at the BBC to ensure contestant safety.

The series faced early challenges, including withdrawals by Kristian Nairn due to personal reasons and Dani after fracturing her ankle.