Pete Wicks has apologised after he was kept in Strictly Come Dancing over Jamie Borthwick as some viewers slammed his continued presence on the BBC dance show.

With December fast approaching, Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been getting into the Christmas spirit by gifting Pete Wicks another miracle reprieve. The likeable Only Way Is Essex star has skated by on sheer charm throughout the series and will breeze into the quarter-finals despite once again finishing bottom of the leaderboard.

The reality star admitted that no one was as shocked as he was to discover he'd made it through to week 11 of the BBC One dance contest

Maura isn’t the only person close to Pete that’s in Australia. Sam Thompson is presenting spin off show, Unpacked, which has left him without a co-host for his own podcast, Staying Relevant. Naturally, Jowita stepped into the role, and a further insight into their relationship was offered to fans.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has been dealt a heartbreaking blow just hours before the live show, after he was tipped to be the latest celebrity eliminated

STRICTLY’S Pete Wicks has been dealt a crushing blow ahead of a ‘brand-new challenge’ in week 10. Towie star Pete, 35, is the 11-10 favourite with leading bookmaker Coral to be

Pete Wicks admitted to being 'shaken up' and almost speechless at making it through to the Strictly Come Dancing quarter final on Sunday night, as many viewers at home hit out at him still being in the competition.

It's been confirmed that Pete and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal are through to week 11 of the BBC dance contest