Strictly Come Dancing: Michelle Visage Leaves Contest After Saffron Barker Dance-Off

Referencing their much-discussed fiery working relationship, Giovanni revealed: “We laugh, we cry, we fight and we argue and we’ve done everything but I’ve loved every single second.

“I think you are inspirational and we did this dance and wanted to send a message. You are a phenomenal lady and I am so proud of everything we’ve done. I’m here to say thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Since landing in the bottom two last week, it’s been a tough week for Michelle, who was forced to speak out to dispel rumours she was “unhappy” with Giovanni, and also admitted she was “gutted” at not having been invited to take part in the upcoming Strictly live tour.

Over the weekend, Michelle shot down rumours that her absence from the tour was due to money, via her representative.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday night at 7pm on BBC One.