The news presenter took to Twitter to defend himself after his named began to trend on the social media site. He reminded viewers of the reality TV show that his kids were delighted he got through again.

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JAMES BLUNT did not shy away from his critics following his performance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Dan was voted through this weekend, after his latest routine with Nadiya.

Dan was voted through by the public alongside pro partner Nadiya.

Strictly's Dan Walker hit back at comments after more complaints about the result

Aljaz and his partner Sara Davies were eliminated after tonight's dance-off

Sheffield’s Dan Walker has survived another week of Strictly Come Dancing and will perform a musical theatre inspired routine next weekend.

What a performance!

Fans were surprised that BBC presenter Dan was still left in the competition

Strictly viewers said the performance left them feeling emotional

Fans took to Twitter to say they were 'baffled'

Strictly Come Dancing viewers praised the routine as the professional dancers marked Remembrance Sunday

Sara and her professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec faced social media star Tilly Ramsay and her partner Nikita Kuzmin in the dance-off following the public vote.

Sara Davies and her professional dance partner Aljaz Škorjanec became the seventh couple to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

STRICTLY COME DANCING left fans and judges alike amazed as the leaderboard turned on its head - but who left the competition?