October 20th 2024.
The audience of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing was buzzing with excitement as they spotted a familiar face in the crowd. Fans were delighted to see legendary dancer Oti Mabuse in the ballroom, cheering on the contestants. Oti, who left the show in 2022 after her win with comedian Bill Bailey in 2019, made a surprise appearance that evening.
Last week, author Jacqueline Wilson was also caught by surprise in the audience, leaving viewers eager to know who else might be in attendance. And they certainly weren't disappointed with Oti's appearance. Fans took to social media to express their excitement, with one user exclaiming, "WAS THAT OTI IN THE AUDIENCE?? <33" Another fan squealed, "Just SQUEALED seeing Oti in the audience!" and others joined in, expressing their love for the former Strictly star.
But Oti wasn't the only surprise in the audience that night. Viewers were also shocked to see EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt, famously known for his role as Ian Beale, sitting beside his former co-star Tanya Franks. They were there to support their fellow co-star Jamie Borthwick, who is partnered with Michelle Tsiakkas. After Jamie's impressive matador-inspired paso doble routine, host Claudia Winkleman couldn't help but point out the proud look on Adam's face, earning cheers and laughs from the audience.
Saturday's show was filled with high-scoring performances, with Jamie and Olympian Montell Douglas topping the leaderboard with 39 points each. The pair performed a carnival-inspired couple's choice routine, earning praise from judge Motsi Mabuse for their energy on the dancefloor. Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec also received 39 points last week, making them one of the top-scoring pairs of the series so far.
However, not all performances were received well by the judges. TV personality Pete Wicks and his partner Jowita Przystal's rumba routine to Oasis hit "Don't Look Back In Anger" was called out by judge Craig Revel Horwood for illegal lifts. Despite the criticism, the pair still received 22 points, one of the lowest scores of the night.
As the show came to an end, former footballer Paul Merson and Morning Live doctor Punam Krishan found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with 19 and 21 points respectively. But the competition is far from over, and viewers can't wait to see who will come out on top in the next episode.
Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight at 7.15pm on BBC One and iPlayer, and fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Do you have a celebrity story or photos to share? Get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling the number provided, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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