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The 29-year-old Blue Peter presenter lost a semi-final dance-off against actor Matt Di Angelo.

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Disappointment: Gethin and Camilla console each other after their elimination from Strictly Come Dancing

Nervous wait: Gethin and Camilla prepare to hear their fate

Waiting game: Tense moments before the final line-up is announced

Accompanied by his professional dancing partner, Camilla Dallerup, Jones performed the Argentine tango while the EastEnders star danced the waltz with his partner, Flavia Cacace.

Jones's performance was likened to a "Spanish omelette" by judge Arlene Phillips, who added that it "wasn't very pleasant".

After losing out, Jones said: "I've had an incredible adventure and now I have some great dance moves thanks to Camilla.

"My friends never expected me to get past week two."

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Emotional: Gethin and Camilla say their goodbyes as they leave the show

Relief: Alesha hugs her dance partner as they make it through to the final

Elimination from the competition will mean he can devote more time to his budding romance with Katherine Jenkins.

The Welsh operatic star, who is 27, has been touring with ballet dancer Darcey Bussell in their Viva La Diva show and she and Jones, until now, have been unable to see each other during the week.

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On the romance path: Gethin Jones and Katherine Jenkins in the park

A quick two-step for Gethin and Katherine

The pair, who met on the set of Blue Peter two years ago, have been dating since October after the mezzo soprano made a guest appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Last week Miss Jenkins admitted that she was more than just friends with the former semiprofessional rugby player.

On Saturday, however, she was unable to watch his performance because she was making a guest appearance on the X Factor, duetting with the unsuccessful Welsh contender Rhydian Roberts.

Di Angelo and Flavia will go head to head in Saturday's final against the competition favourites, singer Alesha Dixson and her partner Matt Cutler.

The two couples will perform their highest-scoring ballroom and Latin dances of the series, a joint Viennese waltz, a dance chosen by the four judges, plus a spectacular show routine.

Finalist: Matt will dance again for the Strictly title next week

Perfect poise: But Gethin's moves were not enough to win a place in the final