Image copyright PA Image caption Not everyone achieved such high scores Balls told Strictly co-presenter Tess Daly: "If people watching have had half the fun I've had learning to dance with Katya then they must have had a complete blast because it's been such a fabulous thing. "The judges, all the supporters, the make-up team, the wardrobe, in particular that band are the best in the world. It's just wonderful." But his highest praise came for his partner and the voting public. "Above all the only reason we have been able to learn and to entertain is because of Katya, and it's her first series. She is going to go on to be a total dynamite, knock-out Strictly star, she is just the best there is. Absolutely amazing. She is utterly brilliant. "And to all the people who have kept me in this long, thank you very much, I'm very grateful. I've had a wonderful time." Saturday night's leaderboard was topped by two couples - Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac and partner Oti Mabuse, and singer Louise Redknapp and partner Kevin Clifton. Redknapp said Balls would be "hugely missed", adding: "I think he was such a big personality around here and all of us really looked forward to watching Ed's numbers each week." Mac said if people were asked about Strictly in 2016 "they are going to say two words - Ed Balls". Former Prime Minister David Cameron also paid tribute to Balls, with whom he clashed many times in the House of Commons, tweeting: "Well done @edballs - we're very proud of you! #Strictly won't be the same without you." Others who paid tribute to Balls on Twitter included his wife, Labour MP Yvette Cooper, who tweeted: "Always knew @edballs would love doing #strictly, never does anything by halves. Just glad so many other people have enjoyed it with him"
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And Nick Robinson, the former BBC political editor and presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, referenced the ongoing Brexit situation by tweeting: "How's about a second referendum on Edxit? @edballs @SCD_UK #strictly"
Image copyright @YvetteCooperMP Image caption Balls's wife, Yvette Cooper, said she had known her husband would enjoy the programme
Image copyright @bbcnickrobinson Image caption The tweet by the BBC's former political editor included a nod to the ongoing Brexit situation
Image copyright Syco/Thames Image caption Controversial rapper Honey G was eliminated from the X Factor after a sing-off with boy band 5 After Midnight Meanwhile, Honey G has been voted off X Factor after a sing-off with boy band 5 After Midnight. Considered by many to be the novelty act in this year's competition, Honey was eliminated after judges Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell all chose to save the boy band.
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Her performances have drawn criticism, with singer Lilly Allen describing her as a "white lady that dresses up in Ali G, Goldie Lookin Chain kind of attire" and rapper Professor Green saying she was "taking the right mickey out of rap". On Saturday, police were called to the set of the show after a man ran up behind Honey G and tried to touch her as the judges were giving her feedback. Honey, whose real name is Anna Georgette Gilford, said on Sunday that the show had been a "completely life-changing experience". Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38123174
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