AJ Pritchard: Strictly Come Dancing dancer quits BBC show after four years
Dancer is pursuing a presenting career with his brother, former ‘Love Island’ contestant Curtis
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Your support makes all the difference.Another Strictly Come Dancing professional has quit the BBC show.
AJ Pritchard follows in the footsteps of Kevin Clifton to depart the series after four years.
In a statement, the dancer said he was pursuing a presenting career alongside his brother, the former Love Island contestant Curtis Pritchard.
“After four years on Strictly Come Dancing, AJ has decided the time is right to leave the show and follow his dreams to explore opportunities in the presenting world alongside his brother Curtis,” a statement read.
“AJ would like to thank the team at Strictly and everyone at the BBC for giving him such a brilliant opportunity. “AJ would also like to send his love and gratitude to all who have followed and supported his career. He is excited for you all to join him on the next chapter of his journey.”
During his time on the show, Pritchard was partnered with gymnast Claudia Fragapane, The Saturdays singer and DJ Mollie King, paralympian Lauren Steadman and YouTuber Saffron Barker.
His highest placement was with Fragapane in 2016 – they finished fourth.
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