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Nicola Methven

Strictly star Hamza's neighbours miss bug-catching pal but hope he reaches final

Jitterbug? Yes, spiders really freak them out ... Hamza Yassin 's neighbours want him back from Strictly Come Dancing to help deal with their creepy-crawlies.

The wildlife presenter is the one they turn to in the remote Highlands village of Kilchoan when there's a scary bug that needs removing.

Pal Gail said: "He's a fantastic neighbour and I really miss him because he's someone I call upon a lot for rescuing me from a big spider or a dead mouse or helping me lift heavy things. He is such a nice guy and that is coming across."

But they can manage without him a while longer. Gail added: "We want him to go on to the final and bring the Glitterball Trophy back."

Hamza Yassin (left) and dance partner Jowita Przystal (right) are among those still in the competition on this year's Strictly Come Dancing (BBC)

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Every Saturday up to 60 villagers bring cakes and drinks to Kilchoan's community hall to cheer on his performance on the BBC One show.

Cafe owner Olivia said: "We're so proud of him. He is doing so well and doing a great job flying the flag for Scotland. The whole community is getting behind him."

The pair, pictured rehearsing recently, will perform a tango during the Halloween special this week (BBC)

Countryfile star Hamza, 32, has lived in the village on the western peninsula of Ardnamurchan for 11 years and claims helping his neighbours has inspired his lifts with pro partner Jowita Przystal.

He said: "They call me the walking forklift in the village. I love helping people – especially if it's heavy."

Last week, he and Jowita were joint top of the leaderboard for their quickstep to On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons, which had celebrated BBC Nature programming.

Members of his local community are hoping he can continue to impress the judges and viewers, and reach the final of the current series (BBC/Guy Levy)

The pair were return to the dance floor in tomorrow evening's Halloween-themed special to perform a tango to Chris Isaak's Wicked Game.

Strictly Come Dancing continues tomorrow night (October 29) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 6.50pm. This week's results show will air the following evening from 7.20pm.

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