
Technology and TV writer Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Shields Gazette, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Pete Wicks described his time on Strictly Come Dancing as being “beautiful” after being eliminated in Week 12 . The reality star was sent home after a dance-off and just missed out on making the final. After repeating his “favourite” dance of the competition - an Argentine tango to The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony - he was not able to sway the judges to his side. Wicks became the 11th celebrity to depart the competition - one week before the Glitterball Trophy is handed out. Advertisement Advertisement His time on the show came to an end after 12 weeks and before leaving Strictly for good, Wicks reflected on his time on the dance floor. Here’s what he said: Stay up-to-date with the latest UK news and culture with our free UK Today newsletter. Speaking after being sent home by the judges, Pete said: “It’s been wild. I’ve been quite honest about the fact that I didn’t necessarily want to do this (Strictly) in the first place, but everyone else wanted me to do it, and I am so, so glad that I did it. “You don’t always have to be the best, but if you enjoy something then why shouldn’t you have a go at it? I’ve tried my best from day one, I said I was in for a penny, in for a pound and I’ve done it and it’s been beautiful.” Advertisement Advertisement Throughout the competition the reality star managed to regularly avoid the bottom two, charming the public with his performances if not the judges. It was a bit of a surprise when he was not in the dance-off during musical week (week 11) with fans reacting strongly online . His best single score from the judges came in week eight when he scored a brilliant 36. While both his scores from the semi-final dances were higher than most of his totals throughout the competition. Do you think the right person went home on Strictly Come Dancing tonight? Share your thoughts by emailing me: [email protected] . National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life Release Time - GameRant
Marc Cucurella throws boots in the bin after first-half nightmare at TottenhamBaker Mayfield has put together a strong sophomore season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after breaking onto the scene last year with a Pro Bowl season. Why's Baker - and the Buccaneers under his leadership - been so successful in Tampa? A five-second span during the Bucs' 30-7 win over the New York Giants was a microcosm of that reason. With the Bucs leading 30-7 in the fourth quarter and the game obviously well out of hand, Mayfield handed off to Bucky Irving, who broke free and took off in a footrace towards the end zone. Out of nowhere, Mayfield comes flying onto the screen and throws a lead block about 40 yards from the line of scrimmage. Watch Baker on the lead block How can you not love Baker Mayfield?! : #TBvsNYG on CBS/Paramount+ : https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/wuCgzLl5kn . @BakerMayfield as the lead blocker for @BuckyIrving : #TBvsNYG on CBS pic.twitter.com/xiglUhxeFV Mayfield's block downfield wasn't ceremonial either. He managed to dislodge a Giants defender from Irving's back and get his running back another 15 yards or so down the field. That's exactly why Mayfield has been so successful and so well liked in Tampa. His effort. His passion. His intensity. There's no doubt that the locker room is bought in on #6 as the unquestioned leader on the roster. Mayfield has also been smart about using his legs and athleticism as a tool in his bag this season, particularly on Sunday. He took off several times on the run to help move the sticks with his legs. He also completed 24/30 attempts passing for 294 yards on the day. Now, at 5-6 and just a game behind the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South, the Bucs are trending the right way coming out of the bye with the second-lowest winning percentage in the league for their remaining opponents coming into Sunday. And if today's showing was any indication, the Bucs are going to go down swinging - one way or another - with #6 leading the charge as they try to claim their fourth straight division crown and fifth playoff spot in a row. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.