Tom Fletcher appeared to be in high spirits as he accepted flowers from an adoring fan outside the Strictly: It Takes Two studios in London on Monday night.
The McFly band member, 36, was joined by his former dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, following their shock axe only the previous night.
During the spin-off show, Tom revealed he had dedicated his performance to sister Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is a West End actress.
Beaming: Tom Fletcher appeared to be in high spirits as he accepted flowers from an adoring fan outside the Strictly: It Takes Two studios in London on Monday night
Honest: During the spin-off show, Tom revealed he had dedicated his performance to sister Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is a West End actress
He told Rylan Clark-Neal: ‘It was a really special one. I did it for my sister who is a musical theatre actor. It was the first time I had a real personal connection to the dance.
‘It felt completely different dancing with an emotional connection like that so I loved it. The fact we got to do it twice was quite special and leaving on a dance that meant something to me was sort of perfect.’
The Love Is Easy hitmaker continued: ‘When you’re doing it for someone, you don’t want to let them down and it’s Les Mis, everyone loves Les Mis and it’s an amazing song, so the pressure is on.
Team: The McFly band member, 36, was joined by his former dance partner Amy Dowden, 31, following their shock axe only the previous night
Hilarious: It appeared that Tom couldn’t contain his laughter at one point
Sizzling: Amy flashed her bronzed legs in an unmissable orange midi dress
What a pair! The eye-popping number certainly drew attention to the talented choreographer
Luxurious: She carried her essentials in an oversized brown Louis Vuitton handbag
‘But you try to put that to one side and just be in the moment. I genuinely felt like both times we danced it, I forgot about everything.
‘I forgot about the pressures of the dance off and we just danced it twice and I loved it both times.’
Tom had earlier looked glum while arriving at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios for the final time.
Looking smart in a navy velour suit, he donned a white shirt, wrapped up in a red tartan scarf and carried his essentials in a khaki duffel bag.
Adorable: Tom and Amy put on a friendly display while linking arms
Wow! They were soon surrounded by a group of adoring fans
What’s happening? Tom soon looked around on the floor as though he may have dropped something
Gifts: The pair clutched bouquets of multi-coloured flowers as they chatted to their fans
Group pic: Tom and Amy teamed up with the gang for a heartwarming snap
Framing his fame with a pair of trendy black glasses, he completed his ensemble with a pair of glossy leather shoes and wore his walnut locks in a quiff.
Tom was more than happy to take a sweet selfie with an adoring fan, who had been patiently awaiting his arrival.
The singer and his dance partner Amy Dowden failed to survive the dance-off after they landed in the bottom two with Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu in Sunday’s Strictly.
Inked: One fan lifted her dress to reveal a brand new tattoo
Interested: Tom stared at the tattoo with intrigue, as she continued to bare her leg
Beaming: The inking appeared to have received his approval
Close bond: He told Rylan Clark-Neal: ‘It was a really special one. I did it for my sister who is a musical theatre actor. It was the first time I had a real personal connection to the dance’
Candid: ‘It felt completely different dancing with an emotional connection like that so I loved it. The fact we got to do it twice was quite special and leaving on a dance that meant something to me was sort of perfect’
Open book: The Love Is Easy hitmaker continued: ‘When you’re doing it for someone, you don’t want to let them down and it’s Les Mis, everyone loves Les Mis and it’s an amazing song, so the pressure is on’
Talented: ‘But you try to put that to one side and just be in the moment. I genuinely felt like both times we danced it, I forgot about everything’
Both couples performed their routines again with Rhys and Nancy dancing the Jive to Footloose from Footloose and Tom and Amy performing their Couples Choice to On My Own from Les Misérables in a bid to impress the judges.
Delivering their verdicts, guest judge Cynthia Erivo chose to save Rhys and Nancy, saying: ‘This was really tough, I think both couples did such a beautiful job, but there was just an edge in this couple’s dance.
‘I really enjoyed it, thank you both for doing what you did, but Rhys and Nancy I choose you.’
Suave: Giovanni Pernice looked dapper in a pink blazer and beige suit trousers
Emerging: Tom earlier looked glum while arriving at It Takes Two – after becoming the eighth star to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Cute: Tom was more than happy to take a sweet selfie with an adoring fan, who had been patiently awaiting his arrival
Hot stuff: Dianne Buswell exhibited her toned pins in a brown velour mini dress
Woah! Elevating her height with a pair of black heels, she swept her hand through her gorgeous red locks
Fashion forward: The sleeved number featured intricate gold embroidery
Busy bee: She soon hopped into a nearby taxi and whizzed off home
Motsi Mabuse also voted to save Rhys and Nancy, saying: ‘Well I think this was so tough, I mean the toughest I have seen since I’ve been here.
‘But there was a clear fighter. I did feel that Rhys and Nancy just put on another extra level so I’m going to save Rhys and Nancy.’
Anton Du Beke agreed with his fellow judges, adding: ‘I agree with the other judges, it was an outstanding dance off. On Saturday night Rhys made a slight mistake and Tom didn’t really fulfil his potential in the dance.
Gloomy: Tom’s dance partner Amy shot a serious expression as she stepped out of her taxi in an unmissable red mini dress which showcased her bronzed legs
What a pair! Tilly Ramsay and her on-screen partner Nikita Kuzmin put on a tactile display as they beamed from ear-to-ear
Wow! Dianne Buswell flashed her toned legs in a navy velour mini dress while elevating her height with a pair of black heels
‘Tonight, both couples danced exquisitely but just a very slight edge goes to Rhys and Nancy.’
With three votes to Rhys and Nancy, it meant they had won the majority vote, and Tom and Amy would be leaving the competition regardless, however Head Judge Shirley Ballas said she would have decided to save Tom and Amy.
Asked by host Tess about their time on the show, Tom said: ‘Honestly I’ve had the best time, I’ve loved every second of it.
Hot stuff: Karen Hauer turned up she heat as she exhibited her toned legs in a pair of black hotpants
Looking good: She teamed the number up with a coordinating black blazer
Happy: Fred Sirieix looked ever-cool as he hopped off his swanky motorbike
Pals: EastEnders’ Rose Ayling Ellis and her choreographer Giovanni Pernice wrapped up in warm ensembles as they beamed for photographers
Phew! Nancy Xu looked relieved after surviving the dance off against Tom and Amy with her partner Rhys Stephenson
‘I’ve made the best friend in Amy, you’ve been amazing thank you so much for teaching me how to dance, I know it was a struggle at times.
‘It’s an amazing show, everyone that works on it, all of you guys have been amazing, I’ve loved getting to know you.
‘Thank you so much, it’s been the best experience and I don’t regret a single minute of it, so thank you everyone so much. I’m gutted to leave.’
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 27th November at 6:55pm, with the results show on Sunday 28th November at 7:20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Sent home: Tom and Amy failed to survive the dance-off after they landed in the bottom two with Rhys and Nancy in Sunday’s Strictly