Heather Small voted off 'Strictly'

Heather Small has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after competing in the dance-off for the fourth time.

The M People singer and her American dance partner Brian Fortuna finally lost out as they faced off against Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone.

In last night's show, the couple had been praised for their progress in the competition after performing the Tango.

"Tango is an actor's dance, and I saw drama and passion," head judge Len Goodman commented. "But I would like you to tuck your hips under. You need to keep body contact a little bit more, but I thought it was a very good job, well done."

Craig Revel Horwood added: "It was a marked improvement, certainly on last week. The dance suits you."

The results show saw all four judges choosing to save Stevens following the dance-off, leaving Small as the latest contestant to be voted off.

"I enjoyed it, it's been a ball," she explained afterwards. "I feel like a winner because I've enjoyed it so much and I've met such a great young man in Brian."

Fortuna added: "I've felt very welcome, it's been a pleasure living in England and the best part has been meeting Heather."