“It’s been more than I could have ever wished for,” Cope said of the competition following his elimination on Sunday.
“If someone would have said that I’d have done 11 weeks on the show at the beginning, I’d have been over the moon.”
He also paid tribute to his dance partner, of whom he said: “You’ve literally given me absolutely everything I could wish for as a friend, as a teacher.”
Jones, in return, described Cope as a “gentleman”, as well as “so humble and so kind”.
“I’m so glad that we had a chance to see you and showcase your talent, and what a beautiful person you are to the world,” she added.
