Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Bruno Tonioli reveals real reason he saved Mike Bushell

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 has been a wild ride for the contestants so far in the competition. While BBC star Mike Bushell has been tipped to be sent home for the past two weeks, he has come out on top in both instances.

This weekend saw Mike take on Viscountess Emma Weymouth in the dance off.

Thankfully for Mike, he got sent through to the next week with flying colours – but the dance off was not exactly smooth.

During the redemption dance, Katya Jones made a mistake during her slight lift, leaving Mike to recover for her and carry on the routine.

The judges then unanimously agreed to save Mike and Katya.

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The Daily Mail has reported shortly after it was announced they would staying in the competition, Katya ran off set crying.

According to the publication’s source, Katya “looked absolutely distraught and ran off crying with her head in her hands”.

The source also reported Bruno Tonioli was impressed Mike “covered” for Katya during their final dance off performance.

The publication added Bruno’s comments were cut from the recorded version of the Sunday night show.

It claimed Bruno said: “Something extraordinary happened, the celebrity actually covered for the professional’s mistake.”

Express.co.uk has contacted BBC for comment on these claims.

This wasn’t the first time Katya had stumbled during a performance this season.

During movie week last month viewers witnessed Katya take a tumble whilst dancing alongside Mike during the Cha Cha Cha.

Earlier today on BBC Breakfast Mike Bushell arrived to discuss why he thought he was saved from elimination.

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Speaking about losing Emma and Aljaz, he explained: “It’s so bittersweet – it’s like a tumble dryer of emotion!”

He then continued by saying: “It’s out of our hands.

“All you can do – and I think they did a brilliant dance off with the Samba, always a difficult dance.

“It’s out of our hands, and it is up to the judges, and who they think did the best dance off.

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“We can’t do any more than do our best and hold your head up high.”

This was the third dance off Mike survived, while it was the second dance off for Emma.

Mike is now through to next week, which will see him fight for his spot in Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 continues Saturday on BBC One 6.50pm.

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