Lewis Cope’s girlfriend breaks silence on his Strictly exit ‘the pressure you carried’

Lewis Cope’s girlfriend has shared a heartfelt and lengthy post to her partner after his shock Strictly Come Dancing exit

Lewis Cope’s girlfriend has shared a heartfelt and lengthy post to her partner after his shock Strictly Come Dancing exit(Image: Instagram )

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left utterly gobsmacked over the weekend when Lewis Cope and pro dancer Katya Jones became the latest duo to be eliminated.

Lewis, 30, who had topped the leaderboard most weeks and scored the show’s first 40, and pro Katya, 36, found themselves in the dreaded dance-off against Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.

Taking to Instagram to show support for both Lewis and Katya, former Emmerdale star Lewis’ girlfriend Rach Lopez, who had been supporting the duo in the live audience each week, shared a lengthy and heartfelt post.

Lewis Cope pictured with his girlfriend in the Strictly ballroom (Image: Instagram )

“Every time you stepped onto that floor, I saw a little more of your soul shine through. You danced with truth, with kindness, with a depth that can’t be taught – it can only be lived.

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“The way you turned the competition into a celebration of your phenomenal partner Kat, your family and Hartlepool – rather than yourself, has reminded me day after day why I love you – your selflessness isn’t an act, it’s who you are.

“Week after week, you showed up with heart, courage and so much vulnerability. What most people never saw was the pressure you carried, especially with everyone assuming you’d walk in as a trained dancer (which you absolutely weren’t!) But you handled those expectations with such grace and gave everything you had, every single day.

“Lewis Cope you are a man who loves fiercely, gives generously and carries the weight of expectations with quiet strength. Seeing you open up in ways even you didn’t know you could has been the most beautiful journey to witness.

Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has become the latest celebrity eliminated from BBC One competition show Strictly Come Dancing(Image: Instagram )

“You may not be bringing home the Glitterball, but you’re bringing home something far more meaningful – strength, confidence, and a whole new part of yourself. And that is what truly matters.

“It has been an honour watching everything you and Katya created. What you have is so rare and precious. Your energy paired with Katya’s was pure light and passion. The nation was left speechless every week.”

Rach signed off her sweet post with: “I love you, and everyone around you loves you always. Thank you for being beautifully authentically you. I have loved watching you fall in love with life & dance xxx.”

Responding to the post, Lewis wrote: “And this is why I love you so much” followed by heart emojis.

Rach also posted a sweet message to “the incredible” Katya(Image: Instagram )

Rach also posted a sweet message to “the incredible” Katya, saying: “To the incredible Katya – thank you. What you gave him on this journey was so much more than choreography.

“You created a place where he felt safe, supported, and truly seen – a space where he could open up, lean in, and rediscover parts of himself.”

Rach ended the lengthy post with: “Thank you for being the extraordinary woman you are.”