Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has found himself the centre of criticism over his dance skills as he's made it through to the quarter finals of Strictly Come Dancing

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Strictly Come Dancing stars Jowita Przystał and Pete Wicks enjoyed a sweet day out at a dog rescue, with Jowita sharing a few snaps on social media

The reality star is currently back in training for the quarter finals with his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal

Speaking on spin-off It Takes Two, he said it was the "biggest shock" he'd had so far in the competition and that he wondered whether there had been a mix-up. Wicks told host Fleur East that he always expects to be handed his marching orders on the show, so when it was announced that he was safe he was taken aback.

The latest results show of Strictly Come Dancing saw Jamie Borthwick leave the show - with Pete Wicks being saved by the public and sailing through to the next week

Jame Borthwick has missed out on a place in the quarter final as he becomes the ninth contestant to leave the show on Sunday night

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left unimpressed just minutes into the show as they all issued the same complaint about Pete Wicks' routine this evening

Pete Wicks has apologised after he was kept in Strictly Come Dancing over Jamie Borthwick as some viewers slammed his continued presence on the BBC dance show.