Strictly Come Dancing's Will Mellor admitted his "mind went blank" as he unfortunately made a mistake in his opening dance with pro Nancy Xu.

The actor, 46, and pro, 31, opened the BBC One show on Saturday with a Salsa to Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, where during the routine Nancy lost one of her earrings.

After performing, host Tess Daly pointed out: "Losing buttons and earrings and all sorts, we are live after all!"

While during the judges' feedback, they pointed out some errors in the routine as Shirley Ballas said: "There were some mistakes this evening, I saw your little face – it's quite difficult to repick it back up but you got on with it, you did it!"

Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after the dance, a deflated Will admitted that his "mind went completely blank" but pointed out that this is live TV.

He said: "They're [the judges] right. My mind went completely blank. I got to a certain step and thought: 'I don't know what's coming next!'

"My mind just completely went… I don't know, it's the first time I've opened the show. Whether it's nerves, I don't know, I was nervous last week but it's live. This is what can happen!"

However, despite the mistake, Will and Nancy scored an impressive 26 points from the judges.

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Viewers were quick to support Will as one person said: "Aww, poor Will, he seemed so down but I still think he did really well #Strictly."

A different account put: "#Strictly I think Will did great. Sure there were a couple of mistakes, but he's got the rotation and hips down."

Another follower wrote: "Will looks great and dances so well! #Strictly."

While a different viewer added: "Well done Will and Nancy that was a great start to tonight’s show it’s a 7 from me #Strictly."

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