Strictly Come Dancing pro-dancer Pasha Kovalev gave a heartfelt farewell to his co-stars on last night’s episode of The Greatest Dancer.
The dancer even managed to get a particularly special send-off from Greatest Dancer judge, Cheryl – who appeared to squeeze his bum during his farewell.
Pasha and the rest of the Strictly dancers joined Cheryl and her fellow dance captains on stage for the opening number, showing just what it means to be a great dancer.
And for Pasha, it was his last Strictly hurrah, as he won’t be dancing with them again – at least not on TV.
After the number was over, host Jordan Banjo addressed the fact that it was a particularly special moment for Pasha, asking him to comment.
“As you might know, 2018 was my last series of Strictly, but I’m so, so excited to be here and share this beautiful stage with all my Strictly family for one more time,” Pasha responded.
As the crowd and the rest of the Strictly professionals cheered him, Cheryl seemed to show her appreciation in a different way.
Fans spotted her appearing to squeeze the dancer’s bum!
Pahsa’s fans took to Twitter to express their sadness at bidding farewell to the dancer after the show, confirming that he would be missed.
Oh @PashaKovalev we will miss you so so much on #strictly 🙁 And yes…. I bloody cried!!! So glad we get to see you one last time on the Professionals tour in May!!!! #TheGreatestDancer 😥😥😥😥 pic.twitter.com/zJ696VDF9b
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