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Rhys Stephenson sets record straight on claims he's 'replacing' AJ Odudu in Strictly final
"I wanna go there to enjoy myself and have a good time."He explained that he'd had "a lot of messages from friends and loved ones" enquiring on whether his journey on Strictly might be resurrected following his recent elimination, with some assuming he would automatically be in the running.However, regardless of whether he is asked, Rhys wants to remain an audience member, due to the lack of rehearsal time he would have if he was drafted in at the last minute."That ship has sailed!" he claimed adamantly."It would be lovely - but not with two days to go."In a message of solidarity to AJ, who has been limping on crutches, he assured his 30,800 followers: "She's gonna come back, she's gonna be strong."TV presenter AJ had claimed on yesterday's
