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SEE VIDEO Penny Stewart booted off Strictly Come Dancing

Model loses dance off with EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo

Penny Stewart is the latest celeb to be booted off Strictly Come Dancing.

The leggy blonde, 36, came bottom in the public vote alongside EastEnders hunk Matt Di Angelo.

Following a dance-off, the judges opted to save the 20-year-old.

‘Strictly Come Dancing has been a wonderful experience which I will cherish forever,’ a tearful Penny told host Bruce Forsyth on hearing the news.

‘I loved being a part of the show, so obviously I am disappointed to be leaving, and sorry that I will not get the chance to perform some of my favourite dances.’

It comes as a shock, as the model – married to rocker Rod Stewart, 62 – was one of the favourites to be crowned Strictly Come Dancing champion.

‘She was very upset,’ a show insider tells the Daily Mirror. ‘The tears were flowing. She was consoled by ex-contestant Gaby Logan, who knew how it felt to go before you feel it's your turn. Penny went straight home to Rod.’

On Saturday, Penny's fast-paced salsa with partner Ian Waite failed to impress the judges as they awarded her just 25 points out of 40.

Matt and partner Flavia Cacace also had a bad night, only receiveing 29 points for their Viennese waltz.

Meanwhile, on rival show The X Factor, Andy Williams, 23, was the latest contestant to be voted off.

See Penny Stewart do the salsa on Strictly Come Dancing in this video...