Jowita Przystal has shared a gushing Instagram tribute to Lawrence Robb after the Emmerdale star became the fifth couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
The pair faced the first-ever three-way dance-off on Sunday's (November 1) results show, competing against actress Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu, and House Of The Dragon star Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu.
Three-Way Dance-Off Elimination
The three couples landed in the bottom after receiving the lowest combined scores from the judges and the public following Saturday night's (October 31) Halloween special.
Each couple reprised their Halloween routines. Jaime and Carlos performed their salsa to Filthy/Gorgeous by the Scissor Sisters, Bethany and Nancy danced their jive to I'm In Love With A Monster by Fifth Harmony, and Lawrence and Jowita performed their tango to Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood all voted to eliminate Lawrence and Jowita, making them the fifth couple to leave the competition. Motsi Mabuse said she would also have voted to eliminate them had her vote been needed.
Lawrence's Emotional Reaction
Speaking to presenter Emma Willis after the exit, Lawrence said: "It's quite hard to put into words. It's the most intense, the most incredible, the most loving, caring and wonderful family to be part of. The dancefloor is electric. I've got my mum and dad here, I got to dance for mum and dad again. I said to Jowita, 'I made a mistake and my head's in the clouds'. I cannot thank everybody: the judges, the cast, pros, you [Emma], the crew, everybody..."
Immediately after the exit aired, Jowita posted a tribute to Lawrence on Instagram alongside videos and pictures of the pair. She wrote: "@lawrencejarobb you are such a beautiful human being, inside and out. Everything I said last night, I meant from the bottom of my heart."
Jowita's Instagram Tribute
She continued: "It has been such a privilege to watch you grow day by day, see you improve, and most importantly, see you enjoy yourself. I hope this experience has taught you not only how to dance, but also just how amazing, brave and special you are. I hope you now know that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. The world is your oyster, as they say!"
Jowita added: "Thank you for all the laughs, tears, songs and stories we've shared over these past seven weeks. Thank you for allowing me to be a little part of your story. Adore you!"
She also thanked fans and the show's crew, writing: "To everyone who voted for us and supported us, thank you SO, SO much. We appreciate all your love more than you know, and we're incredibly grateful that we got to entertain you over these six weeks."
Fans took to social media to complain about the triple dance-off, with some claiming Lawrence had been 'robbed'. @liamdoc95 said: "I'm really really devastated! poor Lawrence was robbed in the most horrible way during this horrendous three way dance off #Strictly."
@jfield03 replied: "I doubt Lawrence would of been in the dance off it wasn't for the new 3 way dance off #strictly." @Louiseee2012 commented: "Lawrence being the victim of a random three way dance off that they introduced for one week for literally no reason #Strictly." @bethangelax shared: "I'm so gutted for him :(( seems so unfair, i hope they don't do this again." @NatashaLKirxsu added: "I know I'm still fuming. Maybe he will get another chance at Christmas."
