Plenty of fans are upset about Will Young's decision to quit Strictly – including his fellow cast members.

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Many of the celebrity dancers took to social media to express their sadness at the former Pop Idol winner's departure.

Lesley Joseph posted a smiling selfie of her and Will...

https://twitter.com/LesleyJosephTV/status/785910773872754688

Gymnast Claudia Fragapane declared that she will miss him "loads".

https://twitter.com/claudia_frag/status/786102026593861632

Danny Mac admitted he was "gutted" but wished the star all the best...

https://twitter.com/dannymaconline/status/785915057322528768

Ore Oduba couldn't hide his upset either.

https://twitter.com/OreOduba/status/786094263234854913

Laura Whitmore cryptically retweeted several messages about Will's decision to leave, then posted an image saying "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about." A message to those criticising the singer, perhaps?

https://twitter.com/thewhitmore/status/785907651284721664

Meanwhile, fans are calling for Tameka Empson to take his place after her exit last week, which many considered unfair.

https://twitter.com/katygreenwood/status/785977966866075648
https://twitter.com/katielizzy_/status/785909095622643712

Bring back @Tameka_Empson @bbcstrictly I need her infectious laugh in my weekends. #BringTamekaBack

— Katy Schofield (@SchofieldKv) October 11, 2016

Sadly their pleas will go unheeded with the show already confirming that the eliminated EastEnders actress will not return to the series.

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Strictly returns on Saturday 15 October on BBC1.

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