Gazette readers support Strictly's Chris Ramsey as he dances into Halloween Week

South Shields comedian Chris Ramsey survives another week of Strictly and Gazette readers are continuing to support him.

Karen Hauer and Chris Ramsey performed the Quickstep on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing instalment. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire.placeholder image
Karen Hauer and Chris Ramsey performed the Quickstep on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing instalment. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire. | PA (Press Association)

Chris and Karen were delighted that they didn’t have to dance for their survival.

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Join us in supporting local lad Chris Ramsey. | JPIMedia

Chris took to Instagram to say: “Guys, thank you so so so much for voting for me and Karen.

“All of your lovely comments and messages are very much appreciated and I can’t thank you enough for supporting me and voting.

“Never thought I’d ever want to dance, let alone end up like dancing! What’s happened? Onto Halloween week now!”

Gazette readers shared supportive messages in Facebook comments on our page.

June Holmes said: “Well done. Looking forward to next week. Will be on holiday with kids and grandkids cheering you and your partner on.”

Rosemary Fay commented: “Well done, yet again. Looking forward to seeing you next week.”

Vivienne Hinds said: “Keep working hard Chris!”

Alison Charlton added: “Well done Chris. Keep it going.”

Trishy Vaughan said: “He’s great. Well done Chris.”

Anne Newby added: “Well done Chris.”

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