Strictly’s Annabel Croft and partner Johannes Radebe left SPEECHLESS as they’re awarded their first TEN for ‘fiery and dramatic’ Pasodoble
Strictly Come Dancing’s Annabel Croft was left speechless after she impressed the judges and received her first ten during Saturday’s show.
The tennis ace, 57, and partner Johannes Radebe, 36, sent temperatures soaring as they took to the floor for a ‘fiery and dramatic’ Pasodoble.
The duo took to the floor for the intense matador inspired routine as they matched in black and yellow sequinned costumes.
While judge Craig Revel Horwood said the performance lacked ‘intensity’, his fellow panellists couldn’t praise the dance enough.
Shirley Ballas branded it the ‘best foot work I have ever seen’ while Anton Du Beke stood to give the couple a standing ovation.
Wow: Strictly Come Dancing’s Annabel Croft, 57, and partner Johannes Radebe, 36, were left speechless after she received her first ten during Saturday’s show
Hot stuff: The tennis ace and partner Johannes Radebe sent temperatures soaring as they took to the floor for a ‘fiery and dramatic’ Pasodoble
Later waiting for their points Annabel gushed about how much she loved ‘trying something new’ and performing the ‘fiery and dramatic routine’.
Then it was over to the judges, with Craig scoring eight, Motsi and Shirley both gave a nine while Anton scored the couple their very first ten.
Annabel and Johannes were left speechless and almost collapsed to the floor in shock before sharing a big hug.
Later in the episode Jeff Brazier was in tears during Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing as he called his son Bobby ‘a walking tribute to his mum’.
In the emotional VT before Bobby’s performance with his partner Dianne Buswell, Jeff paid tribute to Jade and how proud she would be of their son.
He told the camera ‘as a family we are very tight, we have had to be as loss has made us grow closer.’ Bobby added his love for his dad by saying ‘to be someone that my dad is proud of is everything.’
Breaking down in tears Jeff called himself ‘the lucky one’ explaining that ‘I’m the one who gets to bring the boys up I’m the one who gets to watch him on Strictly and it brings so much joy to my life, I’m very, very grateful for that.’
Bobby, 19, was only five when Jade, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002, died of cervical cancer on Mother’s Day in March 2009.
Perfection: The duo took to the floor for the intense matador inspired routine as they matched in black and yellow sequinned costumes
Amazing! Shirley Ballas branded it the ‘best foot work I have ever seen’ while Anton Du Beke stood to give the couple a standing ovation
Overwhelmed: After receiving their first ten Annabel and Johannes were left speechless and almost collapsed to the floor in shock before sharing a big hug
Jeff was in the studio audience along with Bobby’s brother Freddie for the Couple’s Choice song to Maxwell’s This Woman’s Work.
Before the show, Bobby explained the significance of the song: ‘To me, this song is just perfect.
‘My dad used to play it when I was young, maybe about eight or nine, and it was really impactful for me.’
‘The lyrics are really profound. Maxwell sings, ‘I should be crying, but I just can’t let it show’, and when I was younger, I’d never cry… I’d never let myself feel vulnerable enough.
Emotional moment:Later in the episode Jeff Brazier was in tears during Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing as he called his son Bobby ‘a walking tribute to his mum’
‘Those lyrics were the only thing that did make me cry because I knew they were so true.’
‘For me, this dance is about the difference between the vulnerability of being honest with yourself, and allowing yourself to grow through love.’
‘Or doing what’s easy, and being angry and resentful because it’s too hard to change.
‘My experience of that has been through the loss of my mum but as humans, I think we all experience those things, so I think everyone can relate to it.’
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
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