Greg Wise was the third celebrity contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Sunday night's episode.
Actor Greg, 55, and his partner Karen Hauer, 39, landed in the dance-off against comedian Judi Love, 41, and Graziano Di Prima, 27, who faced their second week dancing to stay in the competition.
But Greg's samba to Macarena by Los Del Rio was not enough to keep him in the show, with judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all opting to save Judi.
End of the road: Greg Wise, 55, was the third celebrity contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing his partner Karen Hauer, 39, during Sunday night's episode
Head judge Shirley Ballas said she would have voted to save Greg and Karen.
She said: 'Well I counted all the mistakes and from what I saw I would have saved Greg and Karen.'
Anton added: 'I felt that the nerves got to both of the couples in the dance-off, which is not surprising really, and they both made quite a lot of mistakes, but one couple maintained an element of composure through the dance, and that would be Judi and Graziano.'
Battling it out: Actor Greg and Karen landed in the dance-off against comedian Judi Love, 41, and Graziano Di Prima, 27 (pictured)
Greg, who is best known for his roles in Sense And Sensibility, Johnny English, Cranford and The Crown, is married to actress Dame Emma Thompson, 62, who was in the Strictly audience previously to watch him dance.
After learning of his elimination, Greg told show host Tess Daly: 'I have had an amazing time, I feel unbelievably privileged and thank you all for having me.'
Karen added: 'It has been a blast, thank you for the amazing lunches, thanks for the quality of work, and for being an amazing student. I have enjoyed our moments in the classroom, and just having fun with you, I've really enjoyed it.'
Bowing out: After learning of his elimination, Greg told show host Tess Daly: 'I have had an amazing time, I feel unbelievably privileged and thank you
