Strictly Come Dancing fans were left "sobbing" tonight as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell danced their paso doble.
The couple performed their routine to El Gato Montes by Manuel Panella, which head judge Shirley Ballas said didn't have a "step out of place", while Anton De Beke said it was "extraordinary".
It was a special night for Dianne as her parents, Mark and Rina were visiting from Australia, meaning it was the first time they had seen her dance on Strictly in seven years.
Mark was in tears in the audience as he watched his daughter dance alongside Chris.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one emotional viewer said: "I must be tired and emotional as that made me cry. Dianne's parents must be so proud. #Strictly"
Another added: "Not Dianne's dad crying, I'm sobbing."
Someone posted: "Aw, look at Diane’s dad! He’s full of pride! #Strictly"
This account shared: "Every week these two blow me away. Just extraordinary what they are achieving together. #Strictly"
One viewer put: "No tears this week, just goosebumps! My favourite dance by the most inspiring couple; superb! #Strictly"
This user said: "Special one for Chris & Dianne as they are dancing in front of Dianne's parents, who have flown in from Australia especially for tonight. #Strictly"
Overall, Chris and Dianne were given a score of 33 for their paso doble (before their samba-thon score was added).
The 2024 Professional Dancers
Chris and Dianne become Strictly's 100th couple to perform at Blackpool
Last week, Chris and his professional partner Dianne became the 100th Strictly couple to perform in Blackpool, co-host Tess Daly revealed.
The BBC One show aired from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday (November 16) as it celebrated its 20th year by opening with the professional dancers performing to Pet Shop Boys doing a medley of their songs including It’s A Sin, Suburbia and What Have I Done To Deserve This.
Most years, the show has returned to the Lancashire seaside town, apart from during the pandemic when it took a break, returning in 2022.
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Chris and Dianne's American smooth routine to Canada-born singer Paul Anka’s Jump was praised by the judges, who gave the duo 37 points.
Shirley told black tie-wearing Chris, he had the “best feet I’ve seen in a long time”, and “didn’t miss a beat”.
“If anyone can beat that tonight, I’d be amazed,” Anton added.
The results show – featuring a performance from Sugababes, will air on Sunday, November 24 at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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