Matt Goss broke down in tears as he got eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night (October 16).
The former Bros singer welled up over his late mum and sister and told the studio he ‘wished’ they were here with him.
Matt, 54, became the third celebrity to leave the BBC ballroom after losing the dance-off to former Corrie star Kym Marsh.
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Matt and his pro dance partner Nadiya Bychkova faced off against Kym and show pro Graziano Di Prima in the dreaded dance off.
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The pair went hell for leather as they performed their Jive to All Shook Up by Paul McCartney in a bid to stay in the competition.
But despite their best efforts, all four judges voted to save Kym; Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge, Shirley Ballas.
The pop star was moved to tears when he and Nadiya spoke to host Tess Daly about his exit after the vote.
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Nadiya had plenty of sweet words for the singer, telling him: “First I’m so grateful that I got to teach and dance with a music icon. But, more important than this, I got the privilege to get to know Matt, for who you really are.
“Not many people know you and you’re a beautiful soul, very kind human and a real gentleman.”
Matt was clearly touched and wiped a tear from his eye before Tess rubbed his arm and said: “It’s an emotional journey, isn’t it?”
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The host asked him: “You okay Matt?”, prompting the star to apologise for getting emotional.
He said: “I’m sorry I’m emotional, just, I’m an emotional person” before pointing up to the sky and paying tribute to his mum and sister.
The Bros icon thanked the British public for giving him such a warm welcome back to the UK after his 25 years in the States, which was met by a roaring cheer from the audience.
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Matt added: “I wish my mum was here and my sister was here, but the British public have made me feel really welcome, so thank you for welcoming me back after 25 years. Thank you.”
Matt’s mum died after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but it was an IV drip that caused her stomach to rupture and led to her death.
His sister tragically died in a car crash and a drunk driver was to blame.
Matt also said of his exit: ” It’s an extraordinary experience, I have been in America for 25 years. Thank you judges for your candour, you’ve helped me in many ways, my posture – Anton, I am more aware of it.
“This lovely lady beside me, a world champion with all the patience. I am very honoured to have danced with you, and everyone who is still in, I love you guys, go smash it guys.”
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