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Pete Wicks's Emotional Strictly Tribute
Pete Wicks' emotional Strictly Come Dancing tribute to his late grandmother moved viewers to tears and earned him a perfect 10.
English
United Kingdom
SportsTelevisionGriefTributeDance CompetitionEmotional Performance
Strictly Come DancingTowieBbc
Pete WicksDoreen WicksJowita PrzystalShirley BallasTina Turner
- How did viewers react to Pete Wicks's performance?
- Viewers were moved to tears by Wicks's heartfelt performance, praising his emotional display on social media. Many commented on his obvious grief and how the tribute would have made his grandmother proud.
- What score did Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal receive?
- The dance, a "Couple's Choice," allowed for a deeply personal expression of grief and love. Wicks's performance received high praise from the judges, with Ballas noting its emotional impact.
- What song did Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal dance to?
- Wicks acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the week and the significance of the song choice, which was played at his grandmother's funeral. He described his grandmother as his best friend and someone who always told him the truth.
- What was significant about the song choice for Pete Wicks's dance?
- The judges awarded Wicks and Przystal a score of 36, placing them fourth on the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard. Wicks's emotional journey throughout the show has resonated with many viewers.
- Who did Pete Wicks dedicate his dance to on Strictly Come Dancing?
- Pete Wicks's emotional performance on Strictly Come Dancing was a tribute to his late grandmother, Doreen, who passed away in 2022. His dance, performed with Jowita Przystal to Tina Turner's "The Best," earned him his first perfect 10 score from Shirley Ballas.