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The pair performed the Tango and received 23 points from the judges with head judge Shirley Ballas scoring just five points.<\/p>\n
Critiquing his moves, she said: \u201cCharacter good, footwork soft but mistakes and out-of-sync bits.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after the performance, Adam said: “I’m not smiling now, I’ll be honest with you. I tried my hardest and I feel like I let [Luba] down, I’m sorry.”<\/p>\n
Luba, however, reassured Adam by saying: “I loved dancing that with you, I’m so proud.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Adam also shared an image to his main Instagram grid of the duo in action captioning the snap he said: \u201cLooking back it wasn\u2019t so bad but I know I could have done better, and I just beat myself up because of it!<\/p>\n \u201cI give myself the hardest time sometimes but it\u2019s just tough when you work so hard in training and then you fall at the last hurdle!<\/p>\n \u201cI just think I put too much pressure on myself and the nerves got the better of me! But look we\u2019re all human it happens just got to pick myself up and carry on!”<\/p>\n Fans were quick to offer their support with one writing: \u201cOmg! Brilliant image @adamthomas21 you are doing fabulous! We all love you! Xxx\u201d<\/p>\n Another said: \u201cStop & take a minute to be proud of yourself. You did amazingly well. You haven’t done dance training yet all of a sudden, you have a week to master 1. All while living with constant pain. You rocked it last night be kind & proud of yourself x\u201d<\/p>\n Whilst a third added: \u201cI feel the judges are being harsh. You are far better than the same scores and some others there. I was absolutely gob smacked. Do better judges. X\u201d<\/p>\n Adam revealed last month that he had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n In an Instagram post to celebrate his birthday, he broke the news and also revealed that the diagnosis was part of the reason he signed up for Strictly, stating: \u201cThe reason I signed up to strictly is because I just want to be able to move again, get fit and do it, all with a smile on my face!\u201d<\/p>\n
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