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Strictly Come Dancing: AJ Pritchard leaving show to 'follow his dreams'

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Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard has announced he is quitting the BBC One show.

The dancer's spokesman said AJ is "going to follow his dreams" of presenting television programmes with his brother, reality TV star Curtis.

AJ joined the show in season 14, partnering with gymnast Claudia Fragapane. They finished fourth that year, which was his highest ever finish.

Claudia Fragapane and AJ Pritchard
Claudia Fragapane and her partner AJ Pritchard impressed the judges with their American smooth and zoomed to the top of the leader board.

He went on to dance in three more series, partnering Mollie King, Lauren Steadman, and Saffron Barker.

A statement by AJ's team on Twitter also thanked, "the team at Strictly... for giving him such a brilliant opportunity."

Will you miss AJ? Let us know in the comments below.

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  • My favourite time with AJ was when he was with saffron becuase they got the furthest. He makes everyone laugh as well. he is going to be well and truly missed.

  • Noooo AJ I've voted for you for 4 years. I hope you change your mind. I will miss you so much. You're on of my favourite dancers.

  • That's sad😭😢😥

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  • what the what AJ can't leve he's one of the best :0

    • JudoFox replied: I know!

  • Noooooooooo!!!!! AJ was my favourite since the start ! I am his No.1 one fan and even got a hug from him when I went to see him in Peter Pan. I have got his autograph and everything! So my message to Aj is: If you ever change your mind, one fan will always be there! Please make your show a dancing competition!
    P.S. Reply to tell me your good bye message.

  • I don’t really mind I didn’t ever like him much. I was really upset when Kevin left though 😭

  • What . 😭 nooo ! He was my fav since the start . He was amazing !

  • AJ was my favorite i don't want to see him go

  • I’m going to miss you I was such a big fan of yours i would all ways vote for you hope you find something new that you love hopefully i see you soon on tv

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