Strictly's AJ Pritchard sparks exit rumours hours after Pasha Kovalev quits

They're dropping like flies!

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 14th Feb 2019
Last updated 14th Feb 2019

Strictly Come Dancing as we know it is currently in a state of flux - fan-favourite Pasha Kovalev announced his departure after eight years on the show, leaving viewers both flummoxed and distraught.

Taking to Twitter, Pasha shared a heartfelt statement which read, 'After scoring 93 perfect tens, reaching 4 finals and lifting 1 Glitterball, it's time for me to find a new challenge and so I've decided to make last year my final season on Strictly. I've had eight fantastic years full of wonderful memories, thanks to the incredible partners, professionals and myriad of behind the scenes teams who all work to make Strictly the amazing production that it is.

'The biggest thanks goes to all the members of the public who've supported me so much over these years - I look forward to seeing you on the Strictly Pro-Tour this spring, and for many future adventures to come!'

However, another of the professional dancers has caused uproar among Strictly fans after sparking exit rumours - and it's none other than AJ Pritchard.

Speaking to ITV News yesterday evening, the 24-year-old - who has been on the show for three years - confirmed that he has not yet been asked to return to the show, admitting that he "doesn't know yet" whether he'll be going back.

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He also opened up about Pasha's exit from the show, adding that he hadn't seen it coming at all, "I was so shocked, I am going to miss him. Pasha sent a message."

Strictly released their own statement regarding Pasha's exit on Twitter, accompanied by the caption, 'Sadly after eight incredible series, the brilliant @PashaKovalev has decided to leave #Strictly😢. Pasha, from all of us, thank you for your amazing choreography and routines over the years. You’ll be sorely missed! 💕.' sic

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