September 17th 2023.
The latest series of strictly is well and truly underway, and with it comes 57-year-old tennis legend Annabel Croft. She was the youngest Briton to compete at Wimbledon in 95 years, and now she's taking to the dancefloor alongside journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Love Island's Zara McDermott, and Family Fortunes legend Les Dennis.
Unfortunately, Annabel's time on the show is tinged with sadness, as her husband, Mel Coleman, passed away from cancer in May this year. The couple had been married since 1993 and had three children together, Charlie, Amber and Lily, who are all reportedly thrilled to see their mother on the show. Annabel has said that Mel was a big fan of Strictly, and that it's a tragedy he won't be able to watch her compete.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, Annabel said: "Mel always loved Strictly. He'd cry watching it and I'm completely heartbroken he's not here to watch with me. It's been a terrible, terrible time and there hasn't been a day where I haven't cried. That's why I think it's good I'm doing something that will distract me. To be distracted, to be spending time doing something so wonderful and beautiful, is amazing."
This year's series of Strictly is sure to be a success, with Annabel's story adding an extra emotional element to the show. Let's hope that Annabel and her fellow competitors can samba their way to success and bring some joy and distraction to the Croft family in this difficult time.
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