“I’m sorry I couldn’t dance off against my beautiful friend Tyler West but thank you.
“I will miss you all – an exceptionally kind cast and crew.
“And just, well I have no words for Katya Jones . She is my absolute rock, queen, nemesis, HERO. I love her to bits. Keep dancing.”
The show returns to Blackpool this week for the first time since 2019, which Anton is already “so excited” for.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 7:45pm.
