Chloe Hewitt has spoken out about her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.
It was announced this week that Chloe, 22, will not take part in Strictly’s upcoming series after two years with the show.
Addressing the sad news, she told fans: “All good things must come to an end. I just want to say thank you to everyone for their beautiful messages. It means the world to me and I will get back to you all, I promise.”
Chloe added: “This is only the beginning. So in Little Miss Sunshine style, watch out world I’m coming for ya!”
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Fans were quick to wish Chloe luck for the future and say how much they’ll miss her.
One wrote: “So gutted that you aren’t coming back but the future is going to be bright for you. You are very talented with a heart of gold. Can’t wait to see what you do next xxxx.”
Another said: “So sorry you are not involved this year. Gonna miss your lovely smiling face. It’s Strictly’s loss. Looking forward to seeing you on stage in new productions.”
A third added: “Gutted you won’t be in the show this year but your positivity and infectious smile will carry you to new adventures…. good luck! X.”
A statement issued by Strictly on Wednesday confirmed Chloe has departed the show just months after fellow Brendan Cole’s exit, with three new professional dancers coming in.
With two out and three in, it means Strictly Come Dancing 2018 will boast a huge cast of 18 pro dancers, which is the most in its history.
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No reason for Chloe’s departure was given, but a Strictly rep said the show “wishes her well” for the future.
Among those reacting to Chloe’s exit was fellow Strictly pro Oti Mabuse, who said: “Sending this beauty love. Chloe, my Leo sister, you will always be a superstar. Beauty, brains, talented and a huge personality!”
Oti, who will remain on Strictly this year, added: “You will be dearly missed & with us in spirit and of course always a part of the sisterhood acting crazy, laughing loud and loving life.”
Chloe replied: “Awwww my Leo Sister for LIFE !! I love you sooo much.. can’t wait to watch you slay another series.”
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Fellow pro Karen Clifton, who is also staying on Strictly, tweeted: “Big shout out to our friends @HewittChloe and @BrendanCole . You are going to be missed on the Strictly Dance floor.”
https://twitter.com/karen_hauer/status/1001763501424201728
Chloe joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 at the age of 22, becoming the show’s youngest female pro dancer.
She works professionally with fellow Strictly pro AJ Pritchard, and they’ve won titles previously including British Open Youth Latin Champions, National Youth Latin Champions and European Open Youth Latin Champions.
Chloe was never paired with a celebrity on Strictly, but did appear in the group dances, and was always on hand to step in if a pro was injured or unable to train.
Strictly confirmed at the start of the year pro dancer Brendan, 42, would also be leaving, after being with the show since series one.
The three new dancers being introduced for 2018 are Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima, professional South African Latin Champion Johannes Radebe and four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship, Russian-born Luba Mushtuk.
Luba has been part of the Strictly family since 2016, working as an assistant choreographer, while Johannes has been a pro on Strictly South Africa for two years.
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The returning pro dancers for 2018 are Anton Du Beke, Gorka Marquez, Karen Clifton, Kevin Clifton, Aljaž Škorjanec, AJ Pritchard, Giovanni Pernice, Janette Manrara, Pasha Kovalev, Oti Mabuse and Katya Jones.
Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova and Neil Jones will also return.
We can’t wait!
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