STRICTLY star Cach Mercer appeared upset on It Takes Two tonight as he revealed the pressure he felt ahead of Sunday’s dance-off.
The usually upbeat winner seemed subdued as he joined host alongside professional partner
Maddie appeared to take the lead at the start of the BBC Two interview, while Cach was more reserved as he reflected on their difficult weekend.
The 25-year-old explained his struggle to take the judges’ technical feedback on board before performing his Waltz again with his place in the competition at stake.
He said: “I don’t think you understand how much pressure it puts on you being told what you have to fix.”
Cach also admitted it was “confusing” to receive two eights for the same routine that earned him a four from .
Reflecting on his brush with elimination, he said: “Weekend was difficult, definitely an experience, our first time in the Dance Off but really happy to still be here.”
The reality star faced and her professional partner in Sunday night’s showdown.
Speaking about his costar, Cach said: “She was one person I didn’t want to have to compete against if possible, but nonetheless she still wished me the best of luck, and I think that shows her character – she wanted the best for me regardless.”
Cach and Maddie had scored 26 for their Waltz to That Ain’t You by Mulaa Joans on Saturday, leaving them joint bottom of the leaderboard.
Both couples repeated their routines in the dance-off, with Bethany and Nancy performing their Foxtrot to Leona Lewis’s Bleeding Love.
Craig and voted to save Bethany and Nancy, while backed Cach and Maddie.
Head judge also chose Cach and Maddie, with her deciding vote securing their place in the competition and
This weekend, Cach and Maddie will be hoping to bounce back with a Charleston to Blame It on the Boogie by The Jacksons.
The pair will take to the floor when Strictly returns to BBC One on Saturday at 6.25pm.
