The former Arsenal and England captain’s departure meant Kiss FM DJ Tyler West and his partner Dianne Buswell went into next week’s show without having to take part in a dance-off. Strictly host Tess Daly told the audience Adams was unable to take part in the dance-off due to an injury he suffered on Saturday night, so he decided to withdraw from the competition. Adams, who has spoken candidly about his battles with alcoholism, said: “They were emotional kids, I cried in the first month. I came here with a message: if you have a mental health problem, then don’t suffer in silence and get help. “Little did I know that I would learn so much about myself in the process. I thought this “trip” rubbish was nonsense, but oh my, what a rollercoaster of emotions. “I have to be honest, it’s hard, physically it’s very hard out there, but dancing is really fantastic for you. Get out there and enjoy it and learn new skills and explore. I guess I better mention this [his dance partner Katya Jones] I didn’t have it – he’s a great man, he really is.’ Adams was popular with the studio audience but struggled to impress the judges during his time on the show, regularly finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard. Last month, when head judge Shirley Ballas awarded him and Jones a score of four after they danced the cha-cha-cha to the Grandstand theme tune, Adams shouted: “go home, Shirley”. He apologized the following week and Ballas paid tribute to him on Sunday, saying: “You gave us 100% of your heart. You have grown week by week by week. You have become one of the nation’s favorite entertainers. On behalf of the judges, we enjoyed watching every second, you really are what this show is all about and we can only wish you the best as you go forward.” Jones told Adams: “I loved us, I loved that we didn’t care what people thought, we did every dance our own way! You came here with a message, led by example and put yourself out there and showed everyone that you can do anything. And everyone deserves love and to be loved! I love you.” In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, Mental Health America is available on 800-273-8255. In Australia, support is available on Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 and MensLine on 1300 789 978