How upset she was and how she was acting made it look like it was her last.

Sad if it is right.

I think that's the most emotional I've seen her, you might be right

I think so it was her last chance

She was the same on ITT with Ainsley last year and everyone thought she was leaving. She just gets Emosh I think. Ian told one of their audiences she's signed up for 2 years

I do not think she is planning to leave, she loves it too much, she is just passionate about it.

In October 2015, Lowe announced her engagement to company director James Knibbs. Lowe first met Knibbs when the pair sat across from each other on a train ride to London.

Possibly, didn;t she get engaged last year. Maybe she will be off to start a family and this was her last chance.

Anyhow I will miss her, she has been a fabulous mentor to all her celebs and her ballroom is amazing.

Ive wondered for a few weeks whether this could be her last one the way she has been acting. Perhaps she thought she had a contender but with the likes of Danny and Louise there I don't think he would have won.

I suppose the dancers never know whether they are going to be invited back especially as she has been there for some time. Anton seems to be the only one that keeps going.

I think it was more of a case of it was the first year for a long time (probably Scott Maslen) that's she has had a partner who had potential. Maybe in another year Greg would have got to the final but with the likes of Danny and Louise he didn't have much chance.

<waves arm>

Yes, Ian 'exclusively' revealed that Natalie had signed a 2 year contract in April this year
Channels Max Boyce - I know 'cos I was there.

Leaving to do what? I think she will be at least another year if the producers allow it.

I think so.

leaving?

well she has just been knocked out of the competition so yes, she is leaving!

Ahhh I knew it was you! Sorry for forgetting xx

I think she just gets really involved with the process, and they did seem quite good friends so that must make it harder

After the mass exodus last year I'm not surprised they signed her up for 2 years. My guess is they won't let anyone go this year. Anyone who does it'll be their choice

This ^^^^

I really thought Greg and Natalie nailed it tonight too and wonder if it was a balance the judges were after and so had to keep Claudia and AJ in.

She often gets the duffer ... being so tall and always being paired for height. I just think she was delighted to get someone young with potential. It's such a tough year though, I think Greg would have got a bit further in past years. It's disappointing for her that's all but it's more than possible that she won't be back.

I agree, I think she was very happy to get Greg and was just sad for it to end.

Well if she is leaving no doubt the Cliftons will get the blame for it.

I hope not but I wouldn't be surprised if you are right op . She's the only female pro that I really like besides Oti. ALL my favorites pros left

That doesn't necessarily mean there isn't a get-out clause if need be, but I hope she will be back.

If she is back next year, I think I'd like to see Natalie paired with Holby City/Casualty actor Guy Henry. According to his IMDb page, he's 6'4" so a great height for her, and I've a feeling he can probably move. I actually doubt he'd be interested in doing Strictly, but I can always dream!

I hate to ask, but... is Natalie pregnant?

The producers should get the actir Jake Canusso on the show for Natalie to dance with, he's said he would like to take part they would be great together.