Tony Jacklin became the first celebrity to exit 'Strictly Come Dancing' on Sunday night, after he failed to dazzle with his Charleston routine.
The former golfing champion and his professional partner Aliona Vilani were placed in the bottom two with fashion designer Julien Macdonald and his partner Janette Manrara, after they polled the lowest when the judges' scores were combined with viewer votes.
Tony Jacklin with his partner Aliona Vilani After performing again in the dance-off, judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all chose to save Julien and Janette, who danced the Tango to 'Applause' by Lady Gaga.
Head Judge Len Goodman said: "Tony you've been one of my golfing heroes all of my life, sadly I have to say I would have gone with Julien and Janette, but you're still one of my heroes."
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Tony performed a golf-themed Charleston again to 'It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)' by Chantz, and came bottom of the judges' leaderboard on Saturday's show.
Speaking after he exited the show, the 69-year-old said: "It was a very, very intimidating situation going on stage in front of 10 million people - I felt like running away half an hour before going on last night but there was security all over the place," he joked.
"That's the feeling you get, you are just completely petrified."
"I did not want to be the first one out. I gave it my best shot but it was not good enough, so you have to take your punishment, if you like, but overall, it was a very positive experience and I shall look back and think 'well I am glad I did that'," he said.
"If I put my hand on my heart, it was hard work, it was exhausting but I am very, very glad I did it.
"I did give it my best. I appreciated what those pros go through and their expertise and their dedication - and meeting all the other celebrities.
"It was a wonderful time and a wonderful few weeks."
'Strictly Come Dancing' continues next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.
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Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Abbey Clancy</strong> <strong>Age: </strong>27 <strong>Best know for:</strong> Modelling and being married to England footballer Peter Crouch. She also presents fashion segments on 'This Morning'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 5/1
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<strong>Rachel Riley</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 27 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Taking over from Carol Vorderman as the letters and numbers whizz on 'Countdown'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 4/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Sophie Ellis-Bextor</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 34 <strong>Best known for: </strong>Being a singer, with hits such as 'Murder On The Dance Floor' and 'If This Ain't Love'. She's also the daughter of former 'Blue Peter' presenter Janet Ellis. <strong>Odds:</strong> 6/1
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<strong>Vanessa Feltz</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 51 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Her 90s chat show 'Vanessa'. She now presents her own radio show on BBC London and Radio 2, and famously had a meltdown on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2001. <strong>Odds:</strong> 50/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Deborah Meaden</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 54 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Being a Dragon on BBC Two business show 'Dragons' Den'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 40/1
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<strong>Susanna Reid</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 42 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Presenting 'BBC Breakfast' with Bill Turnbull. She also appeared on a 'Children In Need' special of the show with fellow newsreaders in 2012. <strong>Odds:</strong> 8/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Natalie Gumede</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 29 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Playing husband beater Kirsty Soames on 'Coronation Street'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 6/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Fiona Fullerton</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 56 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Her roles as Bond girl Pola Ivanova in 1985's 'A View to a Kill' and as Alice in 1972 film 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 20/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Ashley Taylor Dawson</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 31 <strong>Best known for:</strong> His role as Darren Osborne in Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks'. He also used to be in pop band allSTARS*. <strong>Odds:</strong> 10/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Ben Cohen</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 34 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Being a rugby union player, and being a gay icon after establishing The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation to combat homophobia and bullying. <strong>Odds:</strong> 6/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Patrick Robinson</strong> <strong>Age: </strong>49 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Playing Martin "Ash" Ashford on 'Casualty'. <strong>Odds:</strong> 20/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Julien Macdonald</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 42 <strong>Best known for: </strong>Being a fashion designer, as well as having a famous spat with Cheryl Cole in 2011. <strong>Odds:</strong> 16/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Mark Benton</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> 47 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Starring in 'Waterloo Road' as maths teacher Daniel 'Chalky' Chalk. <strong>Odds:</strong> 40/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Dave Myers</strong> <strong>Age: </strong>56 <strong>Best known for:</strong> Being one half of TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers. <strong>Odds:</strong> 50/1
Strictly Come Dancing line up 2013
<strong>Tony Jacklin</strong> <strong>Age: </strong>69 <strong>Best known for: </strong>Being an English pro golfer. <strong>Odds:</strong> 50/1
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